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Three Summertime Disputes for Landlords and how to Prevent them

The British summertime is here and temperatures have been soaring! But is your tenant keeping cool? Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) looks at 3 hot weather disputes that landlords face and offers advice on how to prevent them. Read on for more.

Partners and Suppliers Sandy Bastin 29/07/2022
Three Summertime Disputes for Landlords and how to Prevent them

Should I rent to students? Advice for landlords

Sandy Bastin, head of TDS Adjudication Services on renting to students and a new guide for landlords.

Partners and Suppliers Sandy Bastin 28/07/2022
Should I rent to students? Advice for landlords

How to Manage Energy Bills and Meter Readings in Rented Properties

The energy crisis is looming and, as a result, many households have seen a sharp rise in their energy bills. Staying on top of these utilities isn't easy at the best of times, but it can become even more difficult for landlords and tenants if meter readings aren't managed correctly in rented properties. Recognised Supplier, Inventory Hive, tell us how to make sure energy bills don't become part of the tenancy dispute problem.

Partners and Suppliers Richard Abbots 28/07/2022
How to Manage Energy Bills and Meter Readings in Rented Properties

Next PM must tackle rental supply crisis in Yorkshire and the Humber

The next Prime Minister must tackle the supply crisis in the private rented sector in Yorkshire and the Humber if homeownership ambitions are to become a reality.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 28/07/2022
Next PM must tackle rental supply crisis in Yorkshire and the Humber

NRLA surveying members on rental reform

The NRLA is surveying members on the Government's new plans for rental reform, that were revealed last month. The NRLA is collecting the views of landlords who let property in England, including those who may live in other parts of the UK or overseas to inform its response to Government.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/07/2022
NRLA surveying members on rental reform

New Renting Homes Wales legislation announced

Further subordinate legislation, necessary for the Welsh Government to implement the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been approved. In this blog our policy officer Josh Lovell takes a closer look at this and explains more about NRLA campaigning.

Industry News Josh Lovell 25/07/2022
New Renting Homes Wales legislation announced

How One Married Couple Beat the Tax Changes

Since the introduction of Section 24, many landlords have restructured property ownership to protect themselves against tax changes, however this doesn't necessarily have to involve a change of ownership. Recognised Supplier, Less Tax 4 Landlords, gives us their insight.

Partners and Suppliers Ben Rose 25/07/2022
How One Married Couple Beat the Tax Changes

Q&A: Get to know NRLA Wales policy officer Josh

In the next blog in our meet the team series, get to know our Wales policy officer Josh Lovell better.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 25/07/2022
Q&A: Get to know NRLA Wales policy officer Josh

"Me and my husband have worked really hard for the last 20 years - I do this for my pension and my later years" Lyn's story

Lyn is a student landlord based in Southampton. She owns 3 properties with her husband and has been a landlord for almost 20 years.

Member Stories Rhianna Abrey 25/07/2022
"Me and my husband have worked really hard for the last 20 years - I do this for my pension and my later years" Lyn's story

Reforming the private rented sector inquiry launches

The Government's rental reform White Paper is to be scrutinized by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee following the launch of an inquiry this week.

Industry News Victoria Barker 22/07/2022
Reforming the private rented sector inquiry launches