Partners and suppliers
Addressing the critical challenge confronting UK landlords today: Streamlining property possession proceedings
In this article, Paul Shamplina - Founder of eviction and housing law specialist, Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer at NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord – explores the challenges currently facing landlords when they need to navigate possession proceedings to reclaim possession of their properties.
The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords
This comprehensive guide by the NRLA’s landlord insurance partner, Total Landlord, aims to help first-time landlords navigate their way through the crucial steps of successfully preparing a property to let. It covers the key legal obligations and provides strategies for success, from how to decorate your rental property, to what to include in a welcome pack.
Changes during a tenancy: What happens when a new tenant moves in, or one moves out?
Landlords often wonder about the steps they should take when an additional tenant wants to move into their property, or what to do when one tenant moves out. Should the deposit be re-registered? Do you start a whole new tenancy, or can you amend the current one? Here The Tenancy Deposit Scheme explores the steps landlords should take to ensure the deposit remains protected, and how to navigate tenancy changes smoothly.
Safeguarding your portfolio from property-related frauds
Property-related fraud risks are an ever-present threat to landlords. The threats range from simple misuses of your property by tenants, that can contravene your mortgage, insurance or tenancy terms, through to rare but severe cases where fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in property records and personal information to perpetrate property theft. NRLA partner, Title Guardian, gives us their insight.
How to approach increasing your tenants’ rent
If you haven't revisited your tenant's rent lately, it might be time to consider it. Some landlords opt to keep the rent unchanged for existing tenants over the years, but surprisingly, this can lead to issues for both parties involved. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans tells us more.
Are rent arrear issues increasing for UK landlords?
As the UK continues to face a cost of living crisis, people across the country are likely to be cutting back on luxuries and other non-essential expenditures. Despite this, between rising energy prices and record-high inflation rates, some people may still be struggling to make ends meet. As a result, there could be an increased risk of tenants being unable to make rent payments, leaving landlords with a loss of income. NRLA Partner, Rentguard, gives us a solution.
Landlords, Discrimination and the Law: A Guide to Ensuring Fair Tenancies
Landlords are well aware they have to maintain properties that comply with UK regulations and the law. But your legal responsibilities also extend to the people you choose to rent to. Being up to date on the rules around discrimination can help ensure you avoid unwanted legal consequences. NRLA Partner, YourRepair, gives us a few pointers.
How long should your rented property items last? A look at product lifespans
In this blog, NRLA Partner, Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), explores the expected lifespans of various items in rented homes and offers valuable insights into identifying when things go beyond fair wear and tear.
If rents are at an all-time high, why are so many landlords selling up?
If rents are at an all-time high, why are so many landlords selling up? Simple. A spike in your tax bill thanks to ‘Section 24’ plus high interest rates mean owning rental properties is no longer profitable for many buy-to-let landlords. More than one in ten sold up last year – but if you’re not ready to sell, there are other ways to make your tax bill manageable and stay profitable. NRLA Supplier, St. James's Place, gives us their insight.
Buy to Let Market Update February 2024
Welcome to ‘Buy to Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 31/01/2024.
