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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.
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.
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.
Welsh Government announces Renting Homes Wales Act implementation timings
Following the news that the Welsh Government has announced timings for the implementation of the Renting Homes Wales Act, the NRLA has published its response to this development.
Mediation can help beat the New Year blues
The complete guide to landlord liability insurance
Steve Barnes of NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance shares the complete guide to landlord liability insurance.
Why are landlords exiting the PRS?
In November 2021 the London School of Economics (LSE) published a report commissioned by the NRLA. The purpose of this research was to look at the impact of tax policy on landlords. This blog looks at former landlords and why they have left the sector. The LSE researchers found the key reason is not Covid-19, but tax and other associated costs.
How to present your case to an adjudicator: TDS tips should you end up in a deposit dispute
Blog: Landlords Needed for Building Safety Bill
We need NRLA members with experience of ownership and letting units in mid or high-rise properties to volunteer to share their knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing similar landlords.
Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market
Over half of private landlords responding to a new survey conducted by the LSE on behalf of the NRLA say recent tax changes in the rental market have had a negative impact on their investment plans.
