October 2018

On Friday, we published new research from our research arm, PEARL, which investigated the effect of welfare reform on renting. Over the weekend the piece was included in a range of national newspapers and blogs, including The Independent and The Huffington Post. The research report, which can be read in full here, reveals that almost two-thirds […]

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The RLA has responded to a consultation that is being run by Thurrock Council on introducing additional licensing in some areas of the town. Thurrock Council is proposing to introduce an additional licensing shceme in the areas of Aveley and Uplands, Belhus, Chadwell St Mary, Grays Thurrock, Grays Riverside, Little Thurrock Blackshots, Ockendon, Stifford Clays, Tilbury […]

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With temperatures getting cooler and central heating systems being turned on, you and your tenants may notice more condensation in your property. Our call of the week this week is from a landlord who was concerned about the amount of condensation in their property. Condensation can form on any surface and it may not be […]

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Almost two-thirds of private landlords with tenants receiving Universal Credit have experienced them going into rent arrears according to new research. Based on responses from more than 2,200 landlords, the RLA’s research exchange, PEARL, has found that 61 per cent of landlords with tenants on Universal Credit have seen them go into rent arrears. This […]

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Whether you’ve taken on a new rental home, a tenant has lost their keys, or you are worried about the number of spares unaccounted for, all landlords are likely to need the services of a locksmith at some point. This month is Home Security Month, and in this article originally published in Residential Property Investor magazine, […]

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As the week comes to a close, it is time to take a look at some of the big news stories affecting the private rented sector this week, including media coverage of the RLA’s campaigning work. Funding to support homeless people into rented housing First announced in the Budget last year, this £20m Private Rented Sector […]

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The RLA’s Vice-Chair and Director for Wales, Douglas Haig, took to the main stage at the Plaid Cymru party conference at the weekend. Addressing a packed conference hall on Saturday morning, Douglas Haig spoke to delegates about the RLA’s proposal to introduce a dedicated housing court. Mr Haig said that “the RLA is calling for […]

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The RLA launched a collection of essays looking at the future of the PRS as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. Jon Sparkes, Chief Executive at Crisis was one of the contributors to ‘Private Renting: A Vision for the Future”. You can read his essay below. At Crisis we have over 20 years’ experience of making […]

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The Government has launched its £20m “Private Rented Sector (PRS) Access Fund” which is aimed at helping those who are faced with homelessness, to secure a tenancy. According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) thousands of vulnerable people facing homelessness are set to benefit from the scheme-something that the RLA has […]

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The DWP has informed the RLA of a new telephone system that will get a landlord straight through to the claimant’s Case Manager providing the tenant is happy for them to contact DWP on their behalf and gives their ‘explicit consent’. This will act as an alternative to the national UC helpline number cutting down […]

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