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Breaking news: Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33 million
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has this afternoon published its impact assessment for the Renters' Rights Bill, estimating the net cost to businesses will total £33 million a year.
Fire Risk Assessment for Landlords
Discover everything you need to know about fire safety regulations for landlords, including how to carry out a thorough landlord fire risk assessment.
Course of the month: Renters’ Rights Bill
Our brand-new course, designed to help you navigate the changes that will come into force in the PRS, has already been in huge demand with many dates already sold out. The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to change so much about the way landlords work, and by choosing this course, you’ll be on the front foot when it comes to complying with the new regulations when they come into force.
Energy efficiency: Funding call for landlords
Citizens Advice has added its voice to calls for a funding package for landlords carrying out energy efficiency improvements to their properties. The news comes as the Government pledged to ‘consider’ costs for private and social landlords when consulting on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).
Carbon monoxide: What you need to know
arbon Monoxide is a silent killer. Colourless and orderless, it leads to 60 fatalities a year, with a further 200 people hospitalised as a result of inhaling the gas. This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, organised to educate people of the dangers and remind them to keep up to date with vital safety checks.
The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?
With freezing temperatures and snow falling across the country this week now is a good time to make sure your rental homes are ready for the cold months ahead. And with Christmas on the horizon put plans in place now, if your tenants will be away over the festive season. James Kent, our chief innovation officer and founder of Safe2 explains more.
NRLA calls out Housing Minister on courts comments
The NRLA has added its voice to a joint industry letter calling out Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, over his comments branding valid concerns raised over future court capacity 'alarmist'. The association has joined forces with the British Property Federation, Goodlord, Propertymark and Leaders Romans Group arguing issues that have been raised by those operating within the private rented sector are well-founded and underpinned by robust evidence.
Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget
Tenants are set to find it even harder to find a home to let – with new data showing a severe shortage of rental homes is set to be exacerbated by announcements made in last month’s budget.
High Court ruling on EICR compliance: Implications for landlords in Wales
A recent legal ruling has reaffirmed the requirement for valid electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) to be provided to tenants within statutory timeframes to demonstrate fitness for human habitation. Chief Innovation Officer, James Kent, provides an overview of the case and its implications for the sector.
Renters' Rights Bill: The next steps
With the Committee Stage already completed the Renters’ Rights Bill is moving through Parliament apace. Mia Rotaru, NRLA Public Affairs Officer looks at what happens next.
