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Benefit levels must reflect rents says NRLA
On the back of an evidence session with the Work and Pensions Select Committee this week, NRLA CEO Ben Beadle explains why the Government must review the benefits system now, to support landlords and tenants.
NRLA win as Labour u-turns on rent control plans
The Labour Party has abandoned plans to introduce rent controls should it come to power, with Shadow Housing Secretary Lisa Nandy this week admitting that such a move could in fact increase homelessness.
Renters Reform: Periodic tenancies - a deep dive
The Renters (Reform) Bill is proposing radical changes to the structure of the tenancies you will be able to offer. NRLA policy manager James Wood takes a deep dive into periodic tenancies and how the changes will affect you.
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you
This month, the NRLA’s policy and campaigns team has been advocating on your behalf following the publication of the Renters (Reform) Bill and the Welsh consultation on rent controls. Samuel Leeson explains more.
Government must act on rising interest rates
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must tackle rising interest rates or risk losing hundreds of thousands of homes from the private rented sector. The warning comes following the 13th consecutive increase since December 2021.
NRLA podcast: Building safety and Wales update
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenter Richard Blanco is flying solo to examine the thorny issue of funding for building safety works. He also looks to Wales where repossessions are growing exponentially.
Average monthly rents hit record high
Average rents in the PRS have reached record levels according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. Monthly rents in England hit an average of £825 in the 12 months to March 2023 and £1,500 in London.
Summertime Blues: Dealing with household pests
Summer is here, with certain household pests more common in warmer weather. Here we examine best practice when it comes to dealing with pests, including where responsibility lies when dealing with infestations.
Wales: Minister backs NRLA tax calls
NRLA calls for a comprehensive review of the way the PRS is taxed have been backed by Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS. The Minister made the comments at an event launching the NRLA’s State of the Welsh Private Rented Sector report.
Landlords can use new templates to write to MPs
New letter templates have been developed for NRLA members who want to write to their MP to highlight issues with the proposed Renters (Reform) Bill. Landlords can edit the documents to explain how plans will affect them and their businesses.
Your latest local licensing update
Two large scale licensing schemes came into force in Birmingham in June, with another, an additional HMO licensing scheme, in Kensington and Chelsea. Further schemes are planned for Worcester and Redbridge in September.
Your training and events update for July
Welcome to your training and events guide for July. In addition to our comprehensive eLearning offering, we have a wide selection of eClassroom and face-to-face learning courses to choose from throughout the month, along with a programme of webinars.
Help and advice
Call of the month: Dealing with a leak
A landlord called the advice team after a leak appeared in his property following recent thunderstorms. He wanted to know whether he would need to find temporary accommodation for tenants while repair works were carried out.
Forum spotlight: Adding clauses to ASTs
This month a landlord who was setting up a new tenancy got in contact with our forum to ask if fellow members had a list of recommended useful clauses that could be added to a standard AST that might help the tenancy run more smoothly.
TradePoint: How to improve security in your rental
Perhaps your tenants will be jetting off on holiday soon? If so, now could be an ideal time to make sure your property is safe. Here, we take a look at some best practice advice when it comes to home safety with NRLA partner TradePoint (B&Q).
Course of the month: Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour blights communities and ruins lives. With this in mind the NRLA has developed a new course for landlords and agents on managing anti-social behaviour, whether your tenant is the victim or perpetrator.
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