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Record growth as NRLA celebrates first anniversary
It is now 12 months since the NRLA came into being following the NLA and RLA merger. Chief executive Ben Beadle looks back on an unforgettable first year played out against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
Guarantees key when it comes to tenants claiming benefits
Rent guarantees and upfront cash payments from local authorities are most effective in opening up the private rented sector (PRS) to people receiving benefits according to the findings of a major new research project.
Right to Rent: Pre-Covid checks reintroduced
Emergency changes to right to rent checks, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will end next month. With the country opening up once again the Government has announced emergency measures will end on May 16th.
Exclusive NRLA mortgage launched
NRLA Mortgages has partnered with BTL lender Landbay to create the first ever exclusive mortgage product for NRLA members. The product is available for both the remortgage and purchase of rental property.
Blog: Countdown to Welsh election
With the Senedd election less than a week away, NRLA Wales has examined party manifestos to see how landlords will fare under their plans for PRS housing. NRLA policy officer Calum Davies takes a deep dive.
Select Committee: Urgent action needed on rent debt
The HCLG select committee has warned the Government “appears to lack a clear strategy to deal with rising rent arrears” in its report into the impact of Covid-19 on homelessness prevention and the PRS.
New guidance: pets and your rentals
Across the country, landlords receive a huge number of enquiries about keeping pets in rental properties. Opening the door to pet owners offers many potential benefits but there are some important things to consider.
Blog: Minister says Universal Credit 'improving'
In his first blog for the NRLA, Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince explains how Universal Credit is improving to assist with direct payments of rent after feedback from landlords and tenants.
Rent control plan would leave London tenants worse off
Rent controls called for by Sadiq Khan would leave tenants across London worse off according to a new analysis. Figures show private rents have fallen every year in real terms throughout his time at City Hall.
NRLA a finalist in association awards
The NRLA has reached the finals of two prestigious competitions celebrating the very best of the UK's trade associations, the Association Excellence Awards and the National Association Awards 2021.
Your latest local licensing update
Our licensing blog this month looks at current licensing consultations, including York, Wrexham and several London boroughs. Don’t forget, NRLA members can learn more about responding to consultations in our licensing toolkit.
Your training and events update for April
Your training and events guide for May includes details of our comprehensive eLearning offering and wide selection of eClassroom courses, along with a packed regional webinar programme for landlords across the country.
Help and advice
Call of the month: pets and deposits
A landlord recently gave our advice team a call with a question about the tenant fees ban. It had been several years since they had created a tenancy, and they wanted to double check the rules.
Forum spotlight: Will my property be classed as a HMO?
A landlord asked our forum members whether their rental property would be classified as a HMO if a tenant later moved a partner into a house they were already sharing with a friend. Here's what you had to say.
TradePoint: How to lay turf in your garden
As the weather gets warmer, attention turns to the outdoors and gardens. In this blog, we will cover what you need to know when it comes to turfing a lawn, from preparing the soil to sealing the edges.
Focus on: eClassroom learning with the NRLA
With restrictions easing we have had calls about our classroom courses. While we are delighted you are eager to get back, safety is paramount, so, for now, we are focusing on our eClassroom offer.
Research
Sadiq Khan has once more proposed rent controls for London. However figures show that while private rental prices in London have risen by 3.6% to March 2021, this is much lower than the national average of 6.8%. By comparison, the overall measure of the cost of living rose by 9%. So are controls really necessary? And do they work? Read our reasearch blog here.
