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Funding adaptations: Who picks up the bill?
Dave Eldridge from Foundations outlines funding for adapting properties and addresses landlords concerns about the potential loss of rental income when works are underway.
NRLA: Most councils have not issued any penalties against private landlords
Over half of local authorities in England have not issued any civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in the last three years according to a new survey.
Buy-to-let market update August 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. Written by Doug Hall, of NRLA mortgage partners 3mc.
NRLA scoops top industry awards
NRLA members’ magazine Property has been named Best Magazine at the National Association Awards, with the association scooping silver in the Best Membership Organisation category.
Energy efficiency support failing to help most in need
Just five per cent of private rented households have received government help to fund energy efficiency measures despite having the greatest need.
There is light at the end of every tunnel
Mike Morgan, legal division manager at Hamilton Fraser writes about the benefits of mediation.
New 'easy to read' How to Rent guide released by Government
A new 'easy read' version of the 'How to Rent' guide has been released by Government.
EWS1 forms to be scrapped for buildings under 18 metres
Plans to end the need for EWS1 forms on buildings below 18 meters were outlined by the Government this week.
Welsh Government scheme to pay off Covid arrears launches
A new scheme supporting private tenants in Wales to pay off Covid-related arrears was launched by the Welsh Government this week.
Call of the Week: Smart Meters
Our advice team recently helped a landlord who had been approached by their tenant, because they wanted to install a smart meter at the rental property. They were looking for some best practice guidance for this scenario and some more information on the different types of smart meters.
