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UK Landlord magazine

July 2009

Contents

• Editorial

Message from the Chairman

• Focusing our energies on the serious challenges facing landlords
  NLA Chairman David Salusbury outlines the NLA’s new tools and services for promoting professionalism in the landlord community

• NLA News and Meetings
  The High Court dismisses the legal challenge to the NLA/NFRL merger, good practice for HMOs and beware of a bogus tenancy deposit website.

• Public Affairs
  Vincenzo Rampulla sets out likely directions for future policy changes by the Scottish Government following its extensive review of the private-rented sector.

• Hot off the press
  A regular column by NLA Press Officer Ellie Irwin on how the hot landlord topics are covered by the media.

• NLA Property Women Awards 2009
  As the decision to shortlist final nominees is announced, Awards ambassador Melissa Porter sets out her advice for women in property.

Features

• Best B2L buys in 2009
  Advice from industry specialists on what types of property are good buys and tips for buying at auction.

• Tax rules for holiday lets
  Will the new rules that come into force next April for furnished holiday lets mean holiday lettings are still an attractive investment?

• How 'light touch' is the Government’s proposed landlord register
  An overview of the Government’s new proposals to reform the private-rented sector.

• EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alex Neil, Housing Minister, Scottish Government
  Alex Neil MSP talks about his plans for tenancy deposits, landlord registers and ending homelessness in Scotland by 2012.

• Buying freehold property: advantages and responsibilities
  Legal experts set out how leaseholders can increase the value of their investments

Reference

• Landlord Property Management
  Utility company Eon responds to members’ gas and electricity meter concerns, hot water safety for new builds and checking your cabling is up-to-date for digital TV switchover.

• Mortgage Market Roundup
  Analysis of latest buy-to-let mortgage deals.

• House Prices & Letting
  Housing market statistics and other surveys of the private-rented sector.

• Are you fully protected?
  Eddie Hooker of Hamilton Fraser Insurance discusses specialist insurance cover for landlords.

• Unique online disputes services
  my|deposits has launched an online dispute service for landlords and their tenants.