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A-Z of landlord property claims
NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance have released an A to Z of property claims eBook 2.0 for landlords. Our at-a-glance infographic gives you a great overview of what the eBook contains.
New data reveals scale of Wales' rent arrears crisis
New research published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights the rent arrears crisis which affected the Welsh private rented sector throughout the first half of 2021.
The Big Question: how do you find tenants for your rentals?
Do you use a traditional high street agent to find your tenants, or perhaps you use an online platform? The methods you use to find tenants is the latest topic to come under the microscope in our Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine, Property.
Family Resources Survey
The data collected to form this infographic is collected from the Family Resources Survey conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions. It provides a snapshot of the private rented sector, detailing some key demographic features of the sector.
Possession update: what you need to know about possession from October 1 2021
The Government has laid legislation that will return notice periods to their pre-pandemic levels in England from 1 October 2021.
Green Homes Grants: What went wrong? What went right?
Whilst the long-term target of government is to enable more than 600,000 homes in England to become more energy efficient, the GHG voucher scheme made only a modest contribution to meeting that target. However the scheme's failings and resultant low take-up does not negate the need for a scheme. The conclusion from the evidence presented here is that for those landlords who wished to address EPC levels, the GHG voucher provided invaluable support.
Call of the Week: Welcome letter for tenants
A member recently gave us a call looking for some general advice around creating a tenancy and how to make sure tenants feel welcome and both parties are clear on their responsibilities from the outset.
GDPR registration reminder
Landlords are being reminded by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to check whether they need to register and pay a fee, if they have not already done so.
Things are moving in the right direction
Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action on the changes the sector has seen over the last eighteen months, landlords' reactions to them and the importance of mediation.
Demand for rental housing in Yorkshire and The Humber highest in England and Wales
Demand for private rented housing in Yorkshire and The Humber is the highest in England and Wales according to a new survey for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).