May 2020

The majority of landlords with rental properties in the London Borough of Waltham Forest must now obtain a property licence in order to continue to let their property lawfully. It comes as a new five year selective licensing scheme was introduced in the Borough on 1st May, covering 18 out of 20 wards. Only the […]

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Busiest day since start of lockdown as market reopens in England Throughout lockdown our homes have never been more important, and perhaps it’s even made you rethink what you’re looking for in a home. When the surprise announcement came on Wednesday that the market was open again in England it led to a surge in …

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Busiest day since start of lockdown as market reopens in England Throughout lockdown our homes have never been more important, and perhaps it’s even made you rethink what you’re looking for in a home. When the surprise announcement came on Wednesday that the market was open again in England it led to a surge in

Legislation changes this week have seen the housing market re-opened, with landlords now permitted to hold viewings and allow tenants to move in and out of rental homes. While this is welcome news, it is imperative that landlords follow government guidelines on how to do this safely to protect themselves, their tenant and their families. […]

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This week the UK Government announced that people in England will be able to move in and out of properties, providing social distancing measures are followed due to coronavirus. However, the rules in Wales remain unchanged for the moment. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020) state that people can move house but only […]

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Landlords who apply via the current UC47 process to request a direct rent payment will now be able to use a digital form for requests. The online form, which can be accessed here, can be used by landlords to request a direct payments of rent or rent arrears, replacing the UC47 paper-based form. The online […]

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New rules on electrical safety will be introduced this July, with expert guidance now launched by trade association NAPIT. In addition to the NRLA’s own guide, The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) have issued advice ahead of the introduction of the new rules which will apply to all new tenancies. It has also introduced […]

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We look at MHCLG’s decision to reopen the housing market, IPPR calls for a rent freeze and questions on council tax and repossessions. Housing market opens up again From today anyone in England can move home if they follow new guidance published by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP. MHCLG has said that since lockdown restrictions were […]

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NRLA policy proposals were quoted by MPs during a virtual oral evidence session of the Housing, Communities and Local Government select committee yesterday. The committee heard evidence virtually from Luke Hall MP, the Minister responsible for tackling homelessness, as part of the inquiry on the impact of Covid-19 on the PRS and homelessness. During the […]

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Landlords can now hold viewings and allow tenants to move in and out of rental homes – provided they follow social distancing measures. The changes to the rules -­ amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) regulations in England – means estate and letting agents’ offices can open; viewings are permitted; show homes can open; […]

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