June 2017

From the 5th June landlords in Hammersmith and Fulham now have two new licensing schemes to comply with. After a consultation period the London Borough have decided to go ahead with the implementation of both selective and additional licensing schemes. Selective Licensing was introduced under the Housing Act 2004. The Housing Act 2004 says that before […]

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Nearly half of landlords are less likely to rent homes to tenants without a British passport as a result of the immigration tests they have to make. This means that for the seventeen per cent of British citizens who don’t own a passport, many of whom are likely to be some of the poorest in […]

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Wales should resist efforts to roll out plans to turn landlords into immigration police. That’s the call by the Residential Landlords Association Cymru as new figures show the extent to which landlords are becoming more cautious about renting property to those who cannot easily prove their identity, making it more difficult for the seventeen per […]

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It has been described as one of the biggest threats to the UK’s financial stability – so why is it only now that people are taking the UK housing crisis seriously? RLA policy manager John Stewart asks why the issue of housing has been marginalised for so long. The UK is in the midst of […]

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The London Borough of Harrow, in the north west of the capital, are currently in the midst of a consultation on a proposed Selective Licensing scheme for Roxbourne and Roxeth Wards. Selective Licensing was introduced under the Housing Act 2004. The Housing Act 2004 says that before introducing selective licensing to any area local Councils must […]

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Alok Sharma MP (Reading West) has been appointed the new Housing and Planning Minister having previously been a Junior Foreign office Minister. The RLA would like to congratulate Mr Sharma on his appointment and we are writing to him seeking an early meeting. Commenting on the appointment of Reading West MP, Alok Sharma, as the […]

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Legislation, finances, property management, contractual obligations are amongst some of the responsibilities of landlords and letting agents. This requires a plethora of knowledge and skill. But how do you best acquire this kind of education? The RLA offers a large suite of courses which allow you to select the specific subject you require more confidence […]

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This month we’re celebrating a successful first year of our RLA Inventory Plus platform. To mark the anniversary we’ve reflected on the last twelve months of development and are preparing for a future where inventories are becoming more important for landlords. Over the last 12 months the RLA Inventory Plus team has been committed to creating ‘Easy […]

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After a consultation last year, Cornwall Council have announced that this month would see the start of a new Article 4 direction. This scheme will come into force on 16th June 2017 and effect the area of Falmouth. The full designation map can be seen here. What is an Article 4 Direction? Article 4 directions […]

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In 2013 Bath and North East Somerset Council got approval to start an Additional Licensing Scheme in Oldfield, Westmoreland, Widcombe, and areas of Bathwick, Lyncombe, Southdown, and Twerton. This scheme is due to come to an end on 31st December 2018 and the Council are looking for effected parties to tell them what they think […]

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