April 2020

Landlords have accused Coventry Council of being irresponsible for ignoring government coronavirus guidelines by going ahead with plans to implement a licensing scheme for private rented housing. The Council intends to bring in a licensing scheme from 4th May despite government guidelines which advise that the introduction of new, non-mandatory licensing schemes should be paused. […]

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New research has shown there has been a fall in the number of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage deals since the start of March 2020 as a result of coronavirus, with the government today publishing details of its of flood insurance review. Coronavirus impact on buy-to-let mortgages There has been a significant fall in buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage deals […]

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The internet is a lifeline in these times of lockdown, but if you, as the landlord, are responsible for utilities, can you call out an engineer? The government has issued guidance that they CAN go into homes to fix the internet but only in certain circumstances. What have Internet companies been told? Firms have been […]

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We look at the Resolution Foundation report calling for the benefit cap to be axed, figures from RICS predicting 2.5% annual rent rises, calls for data on the impact of coronavirus on benefits claimants and more. Call for benefit cap to be axed The Resolution Foundation has published is Housing Outlook for Q2 2020. Addressing the […]

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Thangam Debbonaire MP has been appointed as the new Shadow Housing Secretary, as part of the Labour Party cabinet reshuffle, after Sir Kier Starmer was named the new leader of the party at the weekend. Bristol West MP MP for Bristol West, Ms Debbonaire is the member of parliament for Bristol West, a seat she […]

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This week the advice team were able to assist one of our members with a query relating to how they should be managing their property in light of the coronavirus pandemic. This has, understandably, been the main topic of queries made to the advice team of late as we all face these unprecedented times together. […]

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Landlords who want to claim possession of a property must now provide copies of their gas safety certificates, EPC and how to rent booklet as part of their application. The government has introduced the new requirements in its updated N5B form for England. The N5B is the form landlords must fill in after the use of […]

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New guidance outlining the need for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) has been published by the government. The guidance specifies that the requirement for landlords to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before they let the property out remains in place. Landlords should make sure this can be conducted in a safe manner, and should also […]

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We look at the new Labour leader’s former comments on housing, plans for a review of flooding insurance, the news benefits claimants that are currently repaying overpayments will have a three month break due to coronavirus and more. Shadow cabinet confirmed Keir Starmer has completed his reshuffle of the Shadow Cabinet. Of note it includes: · Ed Miliband […]

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The NRLA has six template letters exclusive for members to download and send to tenants during the coronavirus pandemic. The template letters for landlords can be accessed online here and within the Property Management and Financial Support guidance section of our website. Last week the RLA and the NLA officially merged to become the National Residential […]

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