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NRLA General Election Hub - keeping you up-to-date
The NRLA's new General Election Hub will keep you up to date with all the latest party political promises when it comes to housing policy, as soon as they are published. In the meantime check out our rental reform FAQs.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill passed at eleventh hour
While the Renters (Reform) Bill fell at the last hurdle, the Government's Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is now law, after being passed last week. NRLA Head of Policy, James Wood explains more.
James Caan is keynote speaker for NRLA conference
Entrepreneur and TV star James Caan will give the keynote address at the NRLA's Landlord Conference. Hosted by television favourite Nick Knowles, the event will take place on 6 November at the NEC in Birmingham.
Tax reform could revive Welsh private rented sector
Amidst a housing emergency, with demand for private rented homes outstripping supply, the NRLA has called for pro-growth measures to boost the supply of private rented homes, including reform of Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Landlord votes still up for grabs according to new study
A large proportion of property professionals remain on the fence about who they will vote for in the General Election on 4 July, according to the results of a joint survey by the NRLA and lettings platform Goodlord.
NRLA podcast: Local authority enforcement and property fraud
This month Ben and Richard shine a spotlight on the postcode lottery of local authority enforcement on the back of new data from the NRLA. We also look at the issue of property fraud and how you can protect yourself.
Have you made energy efficiency improvements?
This month we ask whether you have made any energy efficiency improvements to your rental homes. Tell us more about your approach in our exclusive member survey for NRLA members' magazine Property.
NRLA members bed in with city charity
NRLA members Richard Napier and Charlie Aston, directors at Leeds-based student landlords Sugarhouse Properties, are supporting local charity Zarach, providing children's beds and bedding for families in need.
Student landlords needed for international research project
Student landlords are being invited to take part in an international survey looking at different experiences across Europe. The study has been organised by the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI).
All the lates news from the PRS in Wales
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe provides an update on the private rented sector in Wales, a new Rent Smart Wales survey launched by the Welsh Government, and key areas of NRLA campaigning.
Goodlord integrates with Safe2 to boost landlord compliance
Lettings technology platform Goodlord has partnered with Safe2, the leading provider of property safety certificates. The partnership will make it easier for agents to ensure rental properties are safe and compliant.
Your training and events update for June
We run through the award-winning NRLA Training Academy's packed schedule for June including online and classroom courses. You can also find out more about our virtual and in-person meetings and webinars.
Help and advice
Should I provide gardening equipment?
A landlord gave us a call to understand the rules around providing tenants with equipment to carry out garden maintenance.
Your local licensing update for June
Senior Policy Officer Samantha Watkin explains more about licensing consultations in Manchester, Burnley, Rochdale and Blackburn.
TradePoint: How to install decking
Decking is an attractive garden feature, and can provide additional space. NRLA partner TradePoint explains how to install it.
Course of the month: A landlord's guide to Retrofit
The NRLA has added a new course to its offering this summer. A Landlord's Guide to Retrofitting will launch in July.
Research
The General Election will take place on 4 July, with newly published research from Goodlord and the NRLA revealing landlords' voting intentions. Our Head of research Nick Clay explains more about what the data tells us in his blog.
