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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.
Demand for rental housing at record high
Demand for private rental housing is at an all time high according to new research being published by the National Residential Landlords Association.
Call of the Week: Cleaning gutters
We recently helped a member with a query relating to the cleaning of gutters, which is often a common query around at this time of year.
NRLA partners with Viewber
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has announced the start of a new commercial partnership with Viewber, a provider of cutting-edge services to landlord, investors and letting agents.
Blog: Energy efficiency - how to account for regional variations?
In the second post in our blog series on future changes to minimum energy efficiency standards, we make the case for targeting central government funding to areas with lower property values, and utilising tax incentives to create a sales market for properties which need significant energy efficiency upgrades.
Use of 'no explanation' repossessions plummeting says official data
The number of repossession cases in the courts involving landlords using Section 21, 'no explanation' notices has plummeted over the past two years.
The Big Question: Do you bundle utility bills in with the rent or are your tenants responsible for paying their own bills?
Do you bundle utility bills in with the rent, or perhaps your tenants are responsible for paying their own water, gas and electric bills? The topic is the latest to come under the microscope in our Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine, Property.
Renting to Hong Kong British Nationals (BNO)
The NRLA have given several presentations with Regional Strategic Migration Partnerships on how Hong Kong British Nationals can gain access to accommodation in the Private Rented Sector. Find out more about what landlords need to consider.
