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NRLA welcomes VAT reduction
A Government commitment to scrap VAT on energy-saving materials has been welcomed by the National Residential Landlords Association. Announcement of the change, which will take…
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Changing balance of property buyers and sellers
The average number of estate agency listings is up 3.5% in the past month and up 5% on the 5 year average. Average house prices…
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Wales warned against variable land transaction tax rates
There are better ways to deliver affordable housing than taxing purchase of second homes and holiday rentals, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in…
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Axing property investment hurdles would be ‘good start’ for Wales
Introduction of rent controls in Wales would have a destructive impact on the country’s private rented sector, the National Residential Landlords Association has told the…
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Yet more ‘right to rent’ guidance
Landlords should not make assumptions about anybody’s right to rent or their immigration status, updated ‘Right to Rent’ guidance has re-iterated. In particular, landlords should…
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Welsh rental reforms move step closer
Wales has moved forward with its new renting regime by laying a second tranche of subordinate legislation before the Welsh Parliament. The measures are needed…
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Scrapping stamp duty penalty would make economic sense
Scrapping the stamp duty penalty on buying rental properties would actually make the Government more money, the National Residential Landlords Association has concluded. According to…
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Reminder of help available for hard-pushed tenants
Sheffield Council has reminded landlords that it may be able to offer financial support for tenants struggling to pay their rent. The council has been…
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‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme launched
Records numbers have come forward to record their support for a scheme to house Ukrainian nationals displaced by the war now raging in their country….
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Landlords targeting smaller towns
Private landlords are increasingly targeting smaller, secondary towns and cities, analysis from Paragon Bank has suggested. Its own lending activity has revealed a strong increase…