Partners and suppliers
How to install decking
As the weather gets warmer, for many of us attention starts to turn to the garden. Installing decking in your garden can create additional living space outdoors and is an attractive feature - with decking tiles now a popular option. In this blog, NRLA partner TradePoint (B&Q) explains how to install decking yourself. Don't forget, that as an NRLA member, you are entitled to receive a free 10% TradePoint discount card.
The top five areas to invest in UK buy-to-let in 2024
The UK property market offers up a complex and ever-changing landscape, with economic factors, regulatory shifts and local dynamics all influencing investment prospects. So, when you are considering where you might like to invest, it's essential to look first at the fundamentals such as rental yields, property prices, tenant demand, local factors and market trends. These are the things NRLA partner, GetGround has focused on when compiling this list.
Key safe installation: All you need to know
In line with demand and best practice, Viewber has developed its own key safe supply and installation service, providing nationwide coverage. In this blog, we discuss who may benefit from a key safe, what to look for when choosing a model and how to practise good key safe management.
Election results: What we expect for landlords now Labour is in power
The much-anticipated election has now delivered the predicted victory for Labour, so what should landlords expect to happen next? Importantly, will this government’s policies help or hinder landlords’ efforts to provide housing for tenants? Allison Thompson, from NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Group gives us her opinion.
Student accommodation - Reducing risk in unoccupied properties
It’s that time of year again, when students head home for the summer months. As a landlord of student accommodation, this could mean that your property is now empty for a significant period. You may see this as a time to take a break yourself, relieved from the worry of late-night tenant calls. But an empty property comes with its own risks. NRLA recognised supplier, Aspray, gives us their insight.
Defend your property: Understanding and preventing Companies House fraud
Companies House fraud is an increasingly sophisticated type of financial crime where fraudsters exploit the UK’s company registration system to set up fake companies using stolen or fabricated identities. This often involves using residential addresses to establish sham businesses, leading to severe repercussions for unsuspecting property owners. NRLA partner, Title Guardian tells us what to look out for.
What causes fridge condensation and how to fix it
Having standing water in your fridge can get be unhygienic, but too much condensation might point to wider problems. So, here’s NRLA partner, Currys Business guide to finding out why your fridge has condensation problems and what to do about it.
Top tips for buying and selling by auction
Whether you’re buying or selling a property by auction for the first time or the tenth time, our team at SDL Property Auctions aims to make the process fast and faff-free. Here, NRLA partner, SDL Property Auctions' managing director and auctioneer Andrew Parker shares his top tips for buying and selling at auction and shares his advice for making it a hassle-free process.
Renting to students: Your most commonly asked questions
If you own a property in a bustling student hub, tapping into the student housing market can offer attractive advantages, including high demand, good rental yields, and straightforward annual contracts. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord with experience in student rentals or contemplating entering this market, renting to students can be a rewarding option. But doing so does come with a number of challenges. Suzy Hershman from NRLA partner, mydeposits, gives us her insight.
The complete guide to tenant referencing for landlords
Thorough tenant referencing is one of the most critical steps you can take as a landlord to protect your property and maximise the chances of having a successful tenancy. Evidence of a robust reference check is also a requirement of most landlord insurance policies. NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord, has to put together this comprehensive guide.
