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NRLA named Trade Association of the Year
The NRLA was named Trade Association of the Year at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards 2022. Members’ magazine Property was also named best publication at the event.
Boris's policy team in talks with NRLA
Boris Johnson's policy team has held talks with the NRLA on its proposals for reform of the PRS. Johnson's team questioned the NRLA on proposals for a National Register of Landlords.
Cladding: Gove prioritising rich over pension savers
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has been accused of making 'lazy assumptions' after confirming flat owners with homes worth millions will get cladding work paid for while landlords will not.
Stuart Andrew MP named new housing minister
Stuart Andrew MP has been appointed as Minister of State for Housing following a reshuffle. Mr Andrew, a landlord, is the member of parliament for Pudsey, a seat he has held for twelve years.
New research shows demand for PRS homes remains strong
Demand for private rented housing remained strong at the end of 2021, according to new data released this week by the NRLA. In all 56% of landlords in England and Wales saw demand up.
Podcast: Spotlight on supply and NRLA tax calls
In this month's episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords we shine a spotlight on the looming supply crisis in the PRS and examine the NRLAs calls on taxation ahead of the spring statement.
Majority of councils failing to keep proper PRS records
New NRLA research reveals the majority of councils in England do not accurately record the number of PRS complaints they receive, making it impossible for them to tackle rogue landlords.
Blog: How an independent mediator can help you
Covid-19 brought with it many challenges, including disagreements between landlords and tenants. Mike Morgan of Property Redress Scheme explains how mediators can help.
Interactive checklist launched for NRLA members
A new 'starting a tenancy' checklist, aimed at helping landlords keep track of everything they need to do when creating a tenancy, has been launched exclusively for NRLA members.
Blog: Afghan resettlement, how you can help
NRLA policy officer Tim Thomas explains more about an online portal private landlords can use to register their properties, as part of the UK Government's Afghan Resettlement Scheme.
Your latest local licensing update
In our licensing roundup this month we take a look at a new licensing designation in Manchester, and the usual roundup of all the live consultations for members to respond to.
Your training and events update for March
In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering, we have a wide selection of eClassroom courses to choose from, along with national and regional webinars.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Roof damage
A landlord contacted our advice team this month with a question about what to do if slight damage to the roof of their rental property - caused by recent stormy weather - gets worse while they are organising repairs.
Forum spotlight: Condensation on new windows
A member posted on our forum a question about condensation forming on new windows that had recently been installed at their rental. They wanted to know more about how to tackle the issue.
TradePoint: How to re-grout your tiles
One of the easiest ways to refresh a tiled area is by re-grouting. Here our partners at TradePoint share a helpful 'How to' guide giving step-by-step instructions on how to do it yourself.
Course of the month: HMO fundamentals
HMOs can make great investments and our HMO fundamentals course will tell you all you need to know, from setting up tenancies to managing your health and safety responsibilities.
Research
Finding good tenants is the biggest challenge faced by landlords according to new analysis of YouGov data, collected on behalf of the NRLA. Read more.
