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Liverpool licensing scheme set to come into force on 1st April
A new selective licensing scheme will come into force across Liverpool next month. From 1st April 2022, all privately rented homes across sixteen wards in the city must have a licence.
Too many cooks -and the need for a voice of reason
Landlords will be well aware that having a guarantor is good practice to safeguard against rent arrears. But when they get involved in arguments about why rent arrears should not be owed, this can leave landlords having to fight their battle on more than one front.
End of tenancy dilemmas
NRLA partners mydeposits discuss potential problems when ending a tenancy, with advice for a wide range of circumstances.
John Stewart: A tribute to a much-loved friend and colleague
The NRLA is sad to confirm that its Deputy Director for Policy and Research, John Stewart, passed away over the weekend after being diagnosed with cancer.
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls in new shadow white paper
Today we launch our Shadow Wales White Paper, which calls on the Welsh Government to reject rent controls and sets out what can be done to create a fairer, more inclusive Welsh private rented sector.
Landlords set up fundraiser to help humanitarian effort in Ukraine
HMO landlords David Johnson and Andy Graham have set up a fundraiser inviting fellow landlords to donate the equivalent of one week's rent for one room.
Council launches landlord scheme to improve standards for tenants
MK Council has launched a new accreditation scheme for landlords to improve standards and deliver better homes for tenants.
Q&A: Get to know NRLA Wales' Steve
We are delighted to launch a new blog series where you can get to know our NRLA Wales team a little better. Here, meet Steve Bletsoe, operations manager.
Scrapping New Homes Tax Would Raise 10 Billion
The Government could benefit to the tune of 10 billion if it scrapped the stamp duty levy on the purchase of homes to rent out.
UK Government announces Homes for Ukraine scheme: what landlords need to know
The UK Government has today announced its Homes for Ukraine scheme, calling for sponsors to register their interest in providing accommodation to those fleeing the conflict. Here's what landlords need to know.
