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NRLA hits 100,000 member mark
NRLA membership has hit the 100,000 mark. The association hit the milestone figure this month, two-and-a-half years after coming into being as a result of the merger of legacy organisations. It has launched a prize draw to mark the occasion with the top prize a £1,000 holiday voucher.
Rental reform plans could devastate student market
Student will face chaos as a result of Government plans to abolish fixed term tenancies. The NRLA explained the potentially devastating impacts at a Government roundtable, after 84% of student landlords said they were concerned.
NRLA campaigns: What we are doing for you
It has been a busy couple of months for the policy & campaigns team, with a host of high level meetings and committees in Westminster and Cardiff Bay. Senior public affairs and campaigns officer Eleanor Bateman explains more.
Liverpool landlord licensing scheme 'a waste of time'
Liverpool Council would take almost 150 years to process applications for its landlord licensing scheme. Since its Selective Licensing Scheme went live on 1st April, it has only granted 104 licences. This is despite an estimated 31,000 applications.
NRLA win as Making Tax Digital pushed back
The Government has announced it will push back the implementation date for the next stage of its Making Tax Digital programme, as well as increasing the income thresholds landlords need to meet, following pressure from the NRLA.
NRLA launches new training courses for 2023
The NRLA is launching five new courses in the new year, in response to member demand. The new training on offer will include courses on the energy crisis, managing arrears, tax and benefits. For more details click below or check out our training pages.
NRLA podcast Christmas and New Year Special
Presenters Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco are joined by Rightmove's David Cox, Rachel Hanniquet-Brooking of ARLA, and Savills' Frances McDonald in a Christmas Special. The expert panel discusses changes seen over the last 12 months and looks ahead to 2023.
Do you carry out your own inventories?
Detailed inventories are vital when it comes to protecting yourself as a landlord, giving an accurate record of the state of a property at the outset of a tenancy. This month we are asking whether you carry out the inventory yourself or employ a professional?
Exclusive launch event for PRS research
NRLA members are invited to attend an online panel discussion launching a new research report on the purpose of the PRS and its role amidst the chronic housing shortage and affordability crisis. It will be held on January 31.
NRLA addresses Government roundtables
The NRLA addressed two Government roundtables in December – on anti-social behaviour and student tenancies. Housing Minister Felicity Buchan and other stakeholders were in attendance at both meetings.
Your latest local licensing update
This month a new property licensing scheme was approved in Charnwood, Leicestershire, with consultations launched on schemes in Brent, Middlesborough and Redbridge.
Your training and events update for January
Our classroom courses are making a phased return, and we will continue to run these in parallel with our popular programme of eClassroom courses throughout January, along with a programme of regional and national events.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Freezing pipes
Much of the country has experienced freezing temperatures this month, and a landlord gave us a call to ask if there were preventative measures they could take to ensure pipes didn’t freeze or burst when the mercury falls. Here's what our adviser had to say.
Forum spotlight: Tenant wants to leave a houseshare
One of three tenants sharing a home on a contract told their landlord they wanted to leave early. The landlord wanted to know more about whether this would require a new agreement for the existing tenants - and whether the tenant leaving should find a replacement
TradePoint: How to draught-proof your property
Need to draught proof a window in your property? Making sure draught proofing is in place is important to keep heat in. Fortunately, it is fairly simple to fit rubber self-adhesive draught excluder strips yourself. NRLA partner TradePoint (B&Q) explains how.
How to succeed in the property business
How to succeed in the property business - new for 2023 - will explore the pros and cons of models including HMOs, Airbnb, single lets, ‘flipping’ property and land planning gain and is delivered by an expert NRLA trainer, who has more than 30 years in the business.
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