May 2017

The fourth key ask of the RLA’s General Election manifesto is for more effective enforcement, not more regulation. This would be through guaranteed long-term funding for local authorities, backed by a system of co-regulation for the majority of law-abiding landlords. With over 150 Acts of Parliament and 400 regulations, the private rented sector is not […]

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RLA Chairman Alan Ward has spoken to City AM about the role buy-to-let landlords have in providing vital homes to rent ahead of the General Election. He said: “Over a quarter of all households in London are in the private rented sector, and the proportion is set to grow. A key issue at this General […]

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Changes to permitted development rights over the past few years have opened the door for landlords wanting to convert, renovate or remodel their existing portfolio properties, as well as landlords looking to buy a property to convert. Changes to permitted development rights were introduced in April 2016 and have seen permitted development rights – which […]

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In the ever-changing world of technology RLA Content and Brand Executive, Matthew Davies, looks at the way digital innovation will change the way we rent. In less than a generation digital technology has fundamentally transformed the daily lives of millions up and down the country. The March launch of Google’s assistant Google Home, represented a […]

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The third key ask of the RLA’s General Election manifesto is a fairer approach to Welfare Reform for landlords and tenants. This would be giving tenants claiming Universal Credit the choice of having their rent paid direct to their landlord and speeding up the claim process. There are a growing number of tenants in receipt […]

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Charities have been told they should work with the PRS to tackle the homeless crisis in Wales. The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children, Carl Sargeant, said that ending rough sleeping and ensuring every young person can find affordable accommodation which meets their needs are priorities for him. Addressing a conference to mark the […]

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Property inventory reports are no longer just about preventing disputes about condition and cleanliness. As the in-vogue term ‘Generation Rent’ suggests, house purchases are edging further and further from reality for much of the population. The result? A wiser, more assertive market place of renters that know their rights. In turn, rental legislation and taxation is […]

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The May/June 2017 Edition of the Residential Property Investor is now available on the RPI website for RLA members. The country will go to the polls on June 8th following Theresa May’s decision to call a snap General Election last month. The election may have come as a surprise, but it presents the RLA with a […]

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In light of the tragic events in Manchester last night the RLA has cancelled its hustings event in the city this evening. Our thoughts are with all those affected and their families and we pay tribute to the tireless work of the emergency services and the people of Manchester who pulled together in immediate aftermath of the […]

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The court system is slow, complex, and underfunded. Where a landlord is seeking possession against a tenant who does not pay their rent they have to wait and average of 43 weeks between issue and finally obtaining possession. It is unacceptable but not entirely surprising that faced with such a long wait some landlords seek […]

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