Partners and suppliers
Does a dehumidifier kill mould?
Have you ever noticed mould growing on your windows or getting into bathroom grouting? Even if you can’t see it, you can tell it’s there just by the smell. Mould growth in homes is a very common problem, and the culprit is excess moisture in the air. Mould spores thrive in warm, humid environments and can quickly spread throughout your home if left unchecked. High humidity levels can lead to mould growth on walls, ceilings, carpets. NRLA partner, Currys Business, tells us how to solve this problem.
Property inspection guidelines for employers
Property inspections are common within the property management sector, with visits taking place regularly throughout the duration of the tenancy agreement. However, such inspections present inherent risks that employers must address. Property managers have a responsibility to safeguard their staff’s wellbeing and ensure compliance with HSE regulations. Within this article, Croner’s H&S experts will highlight some considerations and strategies for best practice when conducting property inspections.
Cuckooing: A landlord's guide to this growing threat
As a landlord in the UK, you understand the importance of protecting your rental property and ensuring your tenants' safety. Unfortunately, a growing threat known as "cuckooing" can jeopardise both. Eleanor Trapaud, a Landlord and Tenant Solicitor at Woodstock Legal Services, sheds light on this insidious practice and offers practical steps for landlords to protect themselves and their vulnerable tenants.
8 reasons why you need landlord insurance
As a landlord it is vital that you take out residential landlord property insurance, as normal home insurance policies may not be valid. If you let to tenants without dedicated landlord insurance, you could find yourself out of pocket if your property is left uninhabitable by tenants. In this guide, NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord, explains some of the key reasons why you need landlord insurance, and how to choose the right landlord insurance to meet your needs.
UK interest rate changes: How buy-to-let landlords can stay financially resilient
According to projections by the Bank of England, interest rates are likely to come down to about 5.1% by the end of 2024, and reach around 4.2% in 2026. However, the sad truth is that we may never see a return to the 0.25% we enjoyed in 2016. If you have a buy-to-let mortgage and the term is coming to an end you might see an increase to your monthly repayments hundreds of pounds higher than you’re used to. NRLA partner, YourRepair gives us some advice.
Minimise your tax liability – 5 tips for landlords
Owning a rental property exposes you to a complex world of taxation! Recent years have seen unfavourable changes for landlords, such as elimination of mortgage interest deduction, the introduction of additional purchase taxes for investment properties and the reduction of capital gains tax for all asset classes except property. To maximise profitability, landlords must minimise tax liability. NRLA partner Leaders Romans outline five strategies to achieve that goal.
NRLA agrees new partnership with GetGround
Today, the NRLA welcomes our new partner GetGround, the all-in-one property investment platform for buy-to-let landlords looking to find, structure, and manage their UK limited companies.
The pitfalls of rent-to-rent: Navigating challenges through mediation
Mike Morgan of NRLA partner the Property Redress Scheme Tenancy Mediation Service explains more about rent-to-rent arrangements, and the role of mediation in resolving conflicts and disputes that may arise.
The landlords' guide to property inventories
In collaboration with the NRLA, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme has created an informative guide to property inventories. In this guide, we explore the vital elements of inventories, check-in and check-out reports, shedding light on crucial aspects such as the opportune time for inventory creation, and the key components that make an inventory robust.
What are the most likely reasons for rent protection to fail?
Rent protection is designed to help landlords with lost rental income. Here, Jack Vlasto, of NRLA insurance partner Rentguard explains more about the different types of rent protection, and which situations they might cover.
