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Rental housing standards must be fit for purpose
Responding to proposals in the Government's 'Levelling Up' White Paper that private rented homes will be required to meet the Decent Homes Standard, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said:
Cladding removal plans ill thought out warn landlords
Government plans to rectify dangerous cladding are riddled with confusion and may cause needless delays to attempts to deal with the problem, according to the NRLA's Chief Executive Ben Beadle.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.12: 2021 Q4
The Quarter 4 survey shows confidence at record highs for the third consecutive quarter. Nationally the Confidence Index is broadly neutral. In the regions, only the North East went clearly against the trend of rising confidence. However the evidence suggests landlords are being prompted to reduce their holdings: fears of rising costs are overtaking increasing levels of demand in making decisions about rents and portfolios.
Mediation & Redress
A recent survey (2021, Quarter 3) looked at the topic of mediation and redress. Seeking possession of property can be a lengthy process for landlords, especially when the process goes to court. The NRLA supports new approaches to dispute resolution and the development of a new landlord/tenant conciliation service.
Quarter of landlords hit by rent losses because of Covid
Almost one in four private landlords faced rental income losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A landlord's guide to tenancy agreements
Facing energy efficiency or cladding challenges? We want to hear from you
We are interested in hearing from landlords who are facing either energy efficiency or cladding challenges.
What costs can be deducted on your tax return?
NRLA Recognised Supplier Tax Scouts share their advice for landlords when it comes to what costs can be deducted on a self-assessment tax return.
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.
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.
