Chris Norris

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Renters’ Rights: Eleventh hour amendments lodged

2 months ago | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

A series of amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, including proposals on fixed term tenancies, the courts rent increases and insurance, have been proposed by the Conservatives, following its Second Reading in the Lords. Here NRLA policy director Chris Norris explains more about what has been proposed and – more importantly – the likelihood of success.
Renters' Rights: A stick to beat us with?

Jan 24, 2025 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

Despite months of targeted campaigning, politicians are still failing to grasp the potentially devastating consequences of the Renters' Rights Bill on everything from the supply of homes to let to rent levels. NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris shares his thoughts on the challenges we have faced, and what needs to happen next to secure the future of the private rented sector for landlords and tenants alike.
Speculation mounts on Capital Gains Tax as Budget day approaches

Oct 17, 2024 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

In 1947 then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Hugh Dalton, resigned from the Cabinet because news of his Budget statement was published before he had finished delivering his speech. Dalton had told John Carvel of the London evening paper ‘the Star’ the main points of his speech, shortly before announcing them at the Despatch Box, which was enough in the context of mid-20th century politics to lose the Treasury man the keys to Number 11.
Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

Sep 26, 2024 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

NRLA Campaigns and Policy Director, Chris Norris was at the Labour Party Conference this week, with housing issues taking centre stage. He reflects on the key conversations and the major themes emerging from the new government. When I first attended a Labour Party Conference, Tony Blair was Prime Minister, and the anthem of the time was that 'things could only get better'. In some ways, Keir Starmer’s Labour echoes those more centrist years.
Autumn Budget: What if the SDLT levy was scrapped?

Sep 9, 2024 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

With Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Statement only two months away, speculation is mounting about what she will announce in what has been billed by PM Sir Kier Starmer as a 'painful' October Budget. But what does this mean for landlords? NRLA Policy Director Chris Norris is exploring the impact of a range of potential tax changes the government could introduce and looking at how they would affect you and your business. This week we ask what if the SDLT Levy were scrapped? I have a confession.
Budget spotlight: Capital Gains and income tax

Aug 29, 2024 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

With Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Statement only two months away, speculation is mounting about what she will announce. The Government has been frank in preparing the public for an uncomfortable experience, with the PM just this week warning of 'big asks' to be included in a 'painful' October Budget. But what does this mean for landlords?
The Big Read: What does a Reeves’ Treasury have in store for landlords?

Jul 11, 2024 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

The UK has its first Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer in 14 years, and its first ever female Chancellor in Rachel Reeves. Whilst the latter achievement is undeniably overdue, the former statement might cause some landlords pause for thought. Afterall, private landlords have not always topped the Labour Party’s Christmas card list. However, I suggest that we need to wait and see what Ms Reeves has to say when she delivers her first budget statement later in the year before passing judgement.
Renters Reform reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far

Apr 24, 2024 | nrla.org.uk | Chris Norris

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed through the Commons this week, with debate now to move into the House of Lords. Chris Norris, NRLA director of policy and campaigns, explains what this means for landlords. A ‘landlords’ charter’, a ‘flawed bill’ a ‘new deal for renters, gone sour’ … these are just some of the headlines we have seen this week as the Government’s Renters (Reform) Bill finally passed report stage and third reading in the Commons. But what is the truth behind the headlines?
Two-fifths ‘uncomfortable discussing finances with mortgage lender or landlord’

Sep 24, 2023 | inkl.com | Vikki Brownridge |Chris Norris

Two-fifths (39%) of people who rent or have a mortgage would feel uncomfortable about discussing their finances and budget pressures with their lender or landlord, a survey indicates. The research, carried out for debt help charity StepChange, found people renting privately would feel particularly uncomfortable about discussing budget pressures with their landlord.
Tenant Pets and the Renters Reform Bill - Claws and Effect

Aug 22, 2023 | ellisjones.co.uk | Chris Norris

Currently, owning a pet in a rented property is at the Landlord’s discretion, yet the Government has reported that only 7% of private landlords advertise a pet-friendly rental. This can make it extremely difficult for tenants to find suitable rented accommodation if they have a pet. However, the reasons for Landlords being reluctant to allow pets in their properties are obvious. The Renters (Reform) Bill is set to change Tenants’ rights to have a pet in their rented home.