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Renters (Reform) Bill - the student ground
With the Government's Renters (Reform) Bill scheduled to be debated in the Lords next week the NRLA's head of policy James Wood investigates the detail of the Bill in a new series of articles. This week he takes a look at how the changes will affect student landlords.
New dates announced for the NRLA's ‘Wales On Tour’
Following the success of last year's events programme the NRLA has confirmed new dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions.
Renters Reform Bill: where are we now?
The Renters (Reform) Bill has finally made its way into the House of Lords from the Commons, after nearly a year in Parliament. The protracted passage saw a number of new amendments added and it now seems likely that it will become law before the election. But what do these changes mean? The NRLA's head of policy James Wood takes a deep dive.
The leasehold limbo lingers on
Building safety took centre stage this week during the debate on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, with little light at the end of the tunnel for leaseholders facing huge bills to fix defects. Senior Public Affairs Officer Eleanor Bateman explains more.
NRLA podcast: Renters (Reform) Bill amendments and permitted development rights
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, recorded ahead of last week's debate, Richard and Ben discuss the new amendments with expert guests, as well as looking at proposed changes to permitted development rights.
Has Gove lost his grapple with ground rent?
Leasehold reform was on the agenda for peers this week, but outside Parliament, reports suggest that the Treasury has blocked the Secretary of State’s plans to charge peppercorn ground rent to leaseholders.
Court fees to rise next week
Court fees will be increasing by 10% from next Wednesday. The increase, which follows a consultation year, applies to almost all fees payable to the court.
Fees could be cut in licensing review
Housing minister Jacob Young told NRLA members his proposed review of landlord licensing could see charges cut and schemes downsized during an exclusive member event today.
Landlord and NRLA member raises thousands running London marathon
Landlord and NRLA member Eamon Balaam ran his first London Marathon on Sunday, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.
Renters Reform reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far
The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed through the Commons this week, with debate now to move into the House of Lords. Chris Norris, NRLA director of policy and campaigns, explains what this means for landlords.
