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Blog: NRLA welcomes Welsh homelessness support
The NRLA have welcomed the Welsh Government commitment to end homelessness with the announcement of £30 million of funding for Welsh local authorities and the launch of a pan-Wales social leasing scheme.
Tenants with covid rent debts see arrears increase
Average rent debts still owed by renters as a result of the pandemic have increased by 41 per cent since May according to new research.
Buy-to-let market update December 2021
Welcome to "Buy to Let Market", a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets.
Blog: Making the PRS more accessible for disabled and older people
The NRLA is working in partnership with five local authorities to develop ways of increasing the supply of adapted properties in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). We are also looking to raise awareness of the advantages of improving accessibility for both tenants and landlords.
Blog: Energy efficiency and tax allowances - LESA revisited
In the fourth post in our blog series on future changes to minimum energy efficiency standards, we make the case for the UK Government to reintroduce a tax allowance for landlords who are undertaking energy efficiency works.
Landlords welcome plan to end homelessness
Landlords in Wales have welcomed the Government's announcement of a new £30 million funding pot as part of a plan to end homelessness. Local authorities are expected to be able to use this funding to support a nationwide private rented sector leasing scheme.
Winter warming tips to keep your property protected throughout the season
Head of TDS Adjudication Services, Sandy Bastin, shares some key pieces of advice when it comes to keeping properties protected, throughout the season.
Blog: Energy efficiency & VAT - the case for zero rating
Retrofit is arguably the greener option for reaching net zero. Why then is the practice of "demolish and rebuild" encouraged by the tax system? The answer, or at least one of them, appears to be VAT. We make the case for zero rating VAT on energy efficiency measures.
Better Together - Charlotte Ashworth on joining forces with family to build a portfolio
Government Response to Consultation on Proposals to Extend Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements
The Government has announced they plan to expand the scope of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm legislation in both private and social housing.
