News and Articles
10th July 2008: News Flash!! The NLA has merged with the NFRL
At last, the two largest landlords associations have merged to create a larger and stronger lobbying force for landlords. In the last week, the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL) have merged and now represent 20,000 landlords.
As you are probably aware, York RLA is affiliated to NLA and therefore we will now should benefit from an improved representation at national level along with a more coherent voice. The new association will adopt the name of the NLA.
Click here to view NLA Press Release
Related link: http://www.landlords.org.uk/news/pressreleases/pressrelease-20080708nfrlmergeswithnla.htm
20th June 2008: Energy Performance Certificates Become Mandatory from 1st October 2008
This new legislation becomes law on 1st October 2008 and requires all landlords to have all their properties assessed by a qualified Energy Assessor and to make Energy Performance Certificates available to all prospective and new tenants. Josephine will explain the background to this legislation and exactly what Landlords must do and when they must do it.
Click here for a copy of Guidance Notes
Related link: http://www.4sustainable-energy.co.uk/
6th June 2008: Students Can Now Apply for Council Tax Exemption via. the Internet
Related link: http://www.york.gov.uk/counciltax
