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NRLA scoops national industry awards
NRLA members’ magazine Property has been named Best Magazine at the National Association Awards, with the association taking silver in the Best Membership Organisation category. Judges praised its campaigns work.
Rented Housing Laws not fit for purpose
Laws underpinning the PRS are not fit purpose as new research reveals some date back to the 18th century. The NRLA is warning the sheer number of laws means councils are unable to enforce them properly.
PRS satisfaction rates at 83% in new English Housing Survey
Figures from the English Housing Survey for 2019/20 report that 83 per cent of private renters were satisfied with their current accommodation, a figure that has remained constant over the past 10 years.
EWS1 forms scrapped for blocks under 18m
Plans to end the need for EWS1 forms on buildings below 18 metres have been outlined by the Government. The restrictions, introduced post-Grenfell, had prevented some people from selling or moving home.
Podcast: Anti-social behaviour and commercial to residential
In this month's episode of the NRLA podcast we look at anti-social behaviour and speak to members Sanjay Kumar and Malkit Purewal who specialise in converting former commercial premises into homes.
Better Home Cover named new NRLA partner
‘Fairer, simpler, better’, that’s the message from new NRLA partner Better Home Cover. The home emergency insurance provider offers 24/7 emergency repairs for landlords at an affordable price.
Home security: How to keep your properties safe
It is in both tenants’ and landlords’ interests to work together to protect properties from break-ins. Here NRLA insurance partner Hamilton Fraser shares its comprehensive home security guide for landlords.
Welsh Tenancy Hardship Grant scheme launches
A £10m scheme to help private tenants to pay off Covid-related arrears has launched in Wales. The Tenancy Hardship Grant is available to tenants who have more than eight weeks of arrears due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Housing Health and Safety Rating System review
The UK Government is reviewing the system and proposing the introduction of minimum standards, to make it easier for landlords and tenants to use. NRLA local authority policy officer Gavin Dick explains.
New 'easy to read' how to rent guide published
A new ‘easy read’ version of the ‘How to Rent’ guide has been released by Government. The document does not replace the existing version of the booklet, which must still be served, but has been designed to improve accessibility.
Your latest local licensing update
Our licensing update this month takes a look at some of the schemes that are due to be introduced in the summer, as well as the usual round-up of current consultations across the country for landlords to respond to.
Your training and events update for August
In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering we have a selection of eClassroom courses to choose from throughout the month, along with a national webinar. Regional webinars will start up again in September.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Tenants off on holiday
With holidays back on the agenda for some, one landlord called us recently to discuss things they need to consider if their tenant is leaving the property empty to go on holiday for a number of weeks.
Forum spotlight: What appliances do I provide?
A member posted on our forum asking fellow landlords what appliances and other facilities a landlord must supply for their tenants in the kitchen. Here's what the landlords on our forum had to say.
TradePoint: How to fit a garden gate
Replacing a garden gate is an easy way to help improve the appearance of a property, and also might help to improve security of your buy-to-let home. TradePoint experts explain.
Course of the month: The Key to Property Investment
The Key to Property Investment is a course designed to help you understand challenges and trends in the marketplace and improve management and due diligence skills.
Research
We asked landlords about their attitudes when it comes to lets with pets - and what changes could be made to encourage those who do not accept cats and dogs to change their minds. To read more click here.
