You are officially invited to Brent’s Landlord Forum 2017 This event is taking place on Thursday 2nd November 2017, at Brent Civic Centre, Wembley, 6pm-11pm. Building on the success of past shows this will be Brent’s biggest show yet but still completely free! Confirmed presentations include: Housing Needs and the Private Rented Sector and Council […]
The post Brent Landlord Forum appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Brent Landlord Forum Read More »
Mid Devon introduces the first event of its kind aimed directly at all local property landlords. Taking place at Muddifords Court Country House, on Wednesday 8th November 2017 from 5pm to 8pm. The keynote speaker is star of BBC’s Escape to the Country, Jules Hudson. Workshops are run by BBC’s Homes under the Hammer regular […]
The post Mid Devon Landlord Networking Event appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Mid Devon Landlord Networking Event Read More »
Twelve backbench MPs have demanded the suspension of the roll-out of Universal Credit – backing a call made by the RLA In a letter to Work and Pensions Secretary David Guake, the MPs raised concerns that claimants face a six week wait for benefits payment when switching to Universal Credit. The MPs who signed the […]
The post Tory backbenchers in Universal Credit revolt appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Tory backbenchers in Universal Credit revolt Read More »
A ban on letting agency fees charged to tenants in Wales would be a dangerous move, according to RLA Wales. The association made the claim in its official response to the Welsh Government consultation on the plans. Following similar moves in Westminster, the Welsh Government is proposing the ban to help tenants struggling to access […]
The post Welsh fee ban ‘a dangerous move’ says RLA appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Welsh fee ban ‘a dangerous move’ says RLA Read More »
Jeremy Corbyn said Labour would introduce rent controls across UK cities were the party to come into power – a move the RLA described as an attack on landlords. The announcement, made at the Labour Party Conference today, was described as ‘disappointing’ by RLA policy director David Smith. He said: “Rent controls would be a disaster […]
The post Corbyn rent control plan ‘an attack on landlords’ appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Corbyn rent control plan ‘an attack on landlords’ Read More »
This week is Fire Door Safety week and in light of recent events it is no surprise that many landlords want to make sure they are doing enough when it comes to fire safety issues. This week’s Call of the Week is a common question that members ask our Landlord Advice Team. A member contacted […]
The post Call of the Week – How to ensure converted flats are fire safe appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Call of the Week – How to ensure converted flats are fire safe Read More »
Axing its controversial cuts to mortgage interest relief would be the best way for the government to support the country’s small-scale landlords, says the RLA. In its submission, ahead of the 2017 budget on November 22nd the association said the government should follow the lead of Ireland by scrapping the changes. It is calling for action […]
The post Scrap MIR changes – RLA budget submission pulls no punches appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Scrap MIR changes – RLA budget submission pulls no punches Read More »
September marks the start of the new academic year, with students flocking back to universities across the country. In recent years the student housing market has changed beyond recognition – so what does the future hold? And is there still a place for the traditional student landlord as numbers are set to decline? In this article […]
The post Old-school: Why students still love the PRS appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
Old-school: Why students still love the PRS Read More »
Landlords with benefits tenants can access a new, updated guide to Universal Credit. The Department for Work and Pensions has reviewed the guide with more information on Universal Credit full service and live service areas and a Frequently Asked Questions section. Other sections of the guide that have been updated include the section about notifying landlords that […]
The post DWP update Universal Credit guide for landlords appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
DWP update Universal Credit guide for landlords Read More »
In the three months since the Grenfell Tower tragedy fire safety has never been far from the headlines. This week is Fire Door Safety Week and to coincide with this year’s campaign the RLA is mobilising members to take the time to check their doors , to potentially avoid a similar disaster. Time For Change […]
The post A matter of fire and death: Why you must check your fire doors! appeared first on RLA Campaigns and News Centre.
A matter of fire and death: Why you must check your fire doors! Read More »
