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Court rules in landlord's favour in landmark rent to rent appeal
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling – that where rent-to-rent companies take over the running of a property, they cannot pass their legal liabilities onto the landlord. The NRLA welcomed the decision, announced this week.
Influential Government committee throws weight behind NRLA plans
NRLA proposals for court reform, a review of landlord tax and exemptions for student landlords regarding the abolition of the fixed term have been backed by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.
Supply threat as a third of landlords face higher mortgage costs
A third of landlords with mortgaged homes are seeing costs increase, according to research. The Bank of England says increased borrowing costs are one of the reasons for the gulf between supply and demand for rented homes.
NRLA Campaigns update: What we have been doing for you this month
Despite Parliament and the Senedd having been in recess throughout part of February, the NRLA’s Policy and Campaigns Team remained actively engaged with elected officials and have achieved some notable successes.
NRLA win on unfair HMO landlord tax
A controversial system which has seen council tax bills soar for HMO landlords is set to be axed following pressure from the NRLA. The Government has mooted plans to end the unfair practice of disaggregation of HMOs, announcing a public consultation on the issue.
NRLA podcast: Rent-to-rent and a warning from Scotland
In this episode presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco examine the controversial issue of rent to rent and look north of the border to see how changes in Scotland should act as a warning over the potential impact of rental reform.
Your latest local licensing update
Greenwich, Tower Hamlets and Nottingham all have live licensing consultations underway - with time now running out for you to have your say. Read about all the latest proposals, including local areas affected, and other licensing news.
Your training and events update for March
Welcome to your training and events guide for March. In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering, we have a wide selection of eClassroom courses to choose from throughout the month, along with national and regional webinars.
Do you allow your tenants to smoke in your properties?
Smoking is a controversial issue. We all know the health risks, yet still over 13% of the country are smokers. What does this mean for you and your rentals? Let us know your views and experiences as part of our Big Question feature.
New NRLA guidance on housing refugees
A year after the Government launched its Homes for Ukraine scheme the NRLA has launched new guidance for landlords who want to house refugees from across the globe. It includes information on who to contact and specialist support.
How to protect your income during the cost of living crisis
Households face increasingly crippling costs, driven by the highest inflation in 40 years and soaring bills. NRLA insurance partner Rentguard outlines the support it can offer landlords amidst the current crisis.
Your guide to selling a home at auction
Auctions can provide a quick sale for property that might struggle to sell through conventional methods, but how do they work and what do you need to know? Kirsty Burnham of NRLA partner Movewise, explains more.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Advice on rent arrears
This week we were able to help one of our members with an issue relating to tenants who had found themselves in rent arrears. The couple had always made rent payments in the past and the landlord wanted to know the best way forward.
Informing utilities companies of a change in tenant
A landlord posted on our forum recently wanting to know whether they needed to contact their utility companies to notify them of a change of tenant at one of their properties, or whether the tenant would need to.
TradePoint: How to create your own stair runner
Staircase runners are a great idea if you want to protect your stairs from scuff marks and other wear and tear. Here, NRLA partner TradePoint (B&Q) explains how you can create your own runner, with a step-by-step video explainer.
Course of the month: Managing rent arrears
When a tenant falls into arrears it is easy to assume you will never see the money, but this isn’t always the case. With the country in the midst of a cost of living crisis, this month we focus on new course Managing Rent Arrears.
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