Member stories
Landlord Tony grapples charity challenges
NRLA member and former professional wrestler Tony Simpson talks to Sanjeev Shetty about running, raising money for charity and what could be the next mountain for him to climb.
Property magazine: Have you changed you approach to lettings? Tell us more
NRLA members’ magazine Property wants to hear your stories. It’s been a tough few years in the industry, due to a perfect storm of rising interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis and looming legislation change, not to mention the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NRLA member scoops double award in Poole
NRLA member Leana Knight has picked up two awards at the Poole Business Awards. After notching silver in the family business section – Leana, who founded Goodknight Property Management just five years ago – won top prize in the young entrepreneur of the year category.
The gift of financial first aid
This week marks the 40th annual Volunteers Week. In this article first published in NRLA magazine Property, we chat to landlord and NRLA member Bill Lovett, who has spent decades volunteering in far-flung locations across the world.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Offering a helping hand
Meet Alex Ward, landlord, NRLA member, tennis player and a part-time Samaritan. As Mental Health Awareness week draws to a close she talks about her volunteer work - and how important it is to look after your mental health.
Landlord and NRLA member raises thousands running London marathon
Landlord and NRLA member Eamon Balaam ran his first London Marathon on Sunday, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.
Volunteering day: Landlord Tom hitting all the right notes
International Volunteering Day took place on Tuesday 5th December. To mark it, we're sharing the inspiring story of landlord Tom Reynolds, who plays live music in local care homes – revisiting a hobby he used to do just after he left school. This was first published in the NRLA's Property magazine. Do you have an inspiring volunteering story to share?
National Volunteer Week: The community-minded Portsmouth landlord lending a hand
The Week 1st June-7th June marks National Volunteering Week. In this article first published in our award-winning member magazine Property, we chat to landlord Oliver Oakley about his volunteering at a soup kitchen in Portsmouth.
National Volunteers Week: Running a lettings business with a mission
“I recognise that energy efficiency is important, but the process comes at an expense”: Nigel’s retrofit experience
Nigel has been a landlord for 4 years and is based in Ashford, Kent. Becoming a landlord and investing in property wasn’t initially part of the script. But when he was made redundant from a previous job, he decided to buy a flat as an investment.
