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NRLA plans focus of Parliamentary talks
The NRLA’s Renters’ Reform Bill proposals were debated this week at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the PRS. Chief Executive Ben Beadle presented plans to politicians and industry figures.
Green Homes Grants must change
Just 6% of Green Homes Grant cash has been spent according to new figures out this month, despite huge interest in the scheme among landlords. The NRLA shares Ministers' concerns over eligibility.
Chancellor must respond to rent debt crisis
The NRLA has joined forces with groups including Crisis, Shelter and The Big Issue to issue a joint statement calling on the Chancellor to take action to tackle the rent debt crisis building in the private rented sector.
Empty home levels hit a record high
More than a quarter of a million homes in England are lying empty, despite record numbers of people being desperately in need of somewhere to live. The 268,385 figure is up 20% on the previous year.
Peers share NRLA call for support
The NRLA has been name-checked multiple times in the House of Lords as a result of its calls for more financial support to help renters pay off rent arrears built due to the pandemic.
Blog: TDS on evidence for deposit claims
Ever wondered how an adjudicator reaches their decision when dealing with a deposit dispute? Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) explains what you’ll need to support your case.
Wales: Possession reform bill passed
The Welsh Parliament has approved a Bill designed to give tenants greater security of tenure, due to come into force in Spring 2022 as part of widespread reform to the private rented sector.
Blog: getting valuations right
Few questions are more important to a landlord than “How do I accurately value a property?” Here, Michael Dent founder of PropertyData looks at what you can do to make sure you are doing it right.
Renter's Reform: Lifetime deposits
What are lifetime deposits? And how will the scheme operate? Campaigns officer Alexandra Williams explains one of the changes planned under the Government's Renters' Reform Bill.
Landlords' mental heath - share your story
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on mental health across society. This, of course, includes landlords. We want to hear your stories for a feature on the issue.
Your latest local licensing update
Our licensing blog looks at some of the selective and additional licensing consultations we are urging landlords to respond to, as well as a brand-new resource for HMO landlords.
Your training and events update: March
With our programme of classroom courses still on ice, here are details of our virtual programme of courses and events for March, including national and regional webinars.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Breathing Spaces
A landlord gave our advice team a call recently with a question about new breathing space legislation, which is coming into force in May this year and how this might affect them.
Forum Spotlight: Frozen pipes - what action to take
A landlord posted on our forum recently a question after the pipes at their property had frozen. They wanted to know if they need to provide compensation to the tenant.
How to: Put a roller blind up at a window
Roller blinds can be a simple yet effective way to improve the appearance of a room without breaking the bank. In this blog we’ll explain how you can install a roller blind yourself.
Course of the month: Basic electrical awareness
Basic Electrical Awareness is March’s course of the month, ahead of new regulations being rolled out to all tenancies in April. The course is suitable for landlords, agents and HMO managers.
Research
Landlord confidence continues its downward trajectory in the capital - despite cautious optimism elsewhere. To read more click here.
