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NRLA responds to Birmingham's plans to introduce selective licensing

The NRLA has responded to Birmingham City Council's consultation on plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme in the city, by raising concerns about both the council's lack of evidence to show previous enforcement activity and the variation fee.

Regional News Samantha Watkin 21/01/2022
NRLA responds to Birmingham's plans to introduce selective licensing

Poll reveals damage of benefit cuts to renters

Almost one in ten private landlords renting to Universal Credit claimants have experienced at least one tenant having difficulties paying their rent due to benefit cuts.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 20/01/2022
Poll reveals damage of benefit cuts to renters

Blog: Improvements to Universal Credit Arrears Payments Expected

The NRLA has learned that DWP is to introduce a new procedure in the next few weeks, expected to be rolled-out during February 2022, which will dramatically speed up arrears payments to private landlords.

Industry News Chris Norris 20/01/2022
Blog: Improvements to Universal Credit Arrears Payments Expected

Saving energy - how to support your tenants

Whether your rental comes with or without bills included, providing an energy efficient home is likely to make your property warmer and cheaper to run, both of which will make it more attractive to potential tenants. This week marks Big Energy Saving Week, a national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/01/2022
Saving energy - how to support your tenants

New DLUHC cladding announcement: NRLA seeks clarification

Today we wrote to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, requesting further clarity on whether individual landlords who are leaseholders will be covered by the department’s recent move to ensure no individual leaseholder will have to pay to fix unsafe cladding.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 17/01/2022
New DLUHC cladding announcement: NRLA seeks clarification

Ten things to look out for when doing your due diligence on a property

Michael Dent of NRLA recognised supplier Property Data on the ten most important things to look out for when weighing up potential property purchases.

Industry News Michael Dent 17/01/2022
Ten things to look out for when doing your due diligence on a  property

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: What landlords need to know

After a six year wait, the Welsh Government has announced that the Renting Homes Wales Act will come into force on July 15 2022.This legislation fundamentally changes how landlords operate in Wales, with all PRS tenancies replaced by "occupation contracts" with new required terms and rules around repossession. In this blog NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.

Industry News James Wood 14/01/2022
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: What landlords need to know

Leaseholders wont need to pay for unsafe cladding remediation in medium-rise flats

The Government has announced that leaseholders in lower height buildings will not have to pay for the removal of unsafe cladding.

Industry News Victoria Barker 14/01/2022
Leaseholders wont need to pay for unsafe cladding remediation in medium-rise flats

In Focus (2021, Qtr 3) - Taxation, mediation and policy innovation

The Quarter 3 survey focuses on issues around taxation, mediation and potential policy innovations that could improve the private rented sector. The study reports on sources of business advice, how landlords pay tax and their current readiness for Making Tax Digital. The report also provides an overview of the NRLA's recent "Student Landlord" collaboration with the DfE.

Quarterly Report Nick Clay 14/01/2022
In Focus (2021, Qtr 3) - Taxation, mediation and policy innovation

Tenancy Hardship Grant extended by Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has announced that the eligibility period for the Tenancy Hardship Grant launched in July 2021 will be extended to include Covid-related rent arrears accrued up to 31 December 2021.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 12/01/2022
Tenancy Hardship Grant extended by Welsh Government