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Northern Ireland

Landlord Association for Northern Ireland

The Landlords Association for Northern Ireland

In 1989, a small group of landlords from East and South Belfast formed the South and East Belfast Landlords Association. Over the next ten years the membership grew and began to encompass landlords from all over Northern Ireland necessating. With a goal of achieving standard practice and representing landlords needs throughout Northern Ireland, in 1998 the Association was renamed the Landlords Association for Northern Ireland. With an increasing membership and a need for admin. support, in 1999, the Association opened an office in Belfast and in  the same year became affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords.

Twelve members serve on committee, each preforming a deticated role. They meet generally at least once a month, except during the summer months. The primary purpose is to provide effective representation to negotiate with Statutory bodies and other bodies on matters of common interest. To protect and promote the interests of Landlords. Additionally they organise 3/4 general meetings and 3 /4 News Letters a year.

All members agree to do their upmost to improve and maintain the general environment and housing stock in paricular with the objective of improving the condition of life for tenants and other residents.

South West

Cornwall RLA
Dorset RLA

Dorset Residential Landlords' Association is affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords and is a member of the British Property Federation.

Association Information
The Association was formed in 1973 and aims to keep up to date with the legislation which affects landlords and tenants. We are committed to work with local authorities, tenants associations and other groups who want to achieve a successful private rented housing sector. DRLA works in partnership with the Borough of Poole in the running of a voluntary accreditation scheme, which can accredit landlords, their properties and tenants. Similar accreditation schemes are currently being investigated with other Local Authorities such as Bournemouth and East Dorset.

Benefits of becoming a member of the DRLA

• Bi-monthly meetings with speakers on related topics and "Question Time" to a panel of experts
• Increased purchasing power for members resulting in discounts on specialist insurance etc.
• A combined "voice" representing private landlords with Local Authorities and housing forums
• A partnership agreement with the Rent Service to resolve any Rent Deposit Disputes
• The ability to discuss all related property letting matters with experienced landlords
• Free use of documentation such as bespoke tenancy agreements and notices
• Training sessions and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised "Certificate of Competence"
• You receive a joining pack including a comprehensive landlord handbook explaining vital issues.
• Insurance cover against tax investigation costs is included in the membership fee.

Membership fees are only £60per year

All Membership Enquiries to:-drla@which.net

Richard Price
P.O. Box 4840,
Wimborne
Poole.
BH21 3WZ

Tel/Fax: 0845 4560358 LOW CALL or 01202 640236

Gloucestershire Landlords Association

About the Gloucestershire Landlords Association

The association is made up of private landlords who rent out living accommodation. Membership varies from those who maybe just rent out one or two rooms to those with many properties.

Some of our members deal with flats, some with bedsits or house shares and others with bed and breakfast. We hold regular meetings and arrange for speakers on a wide range of related topics.

One of the most valuable benefits of membership is the ability to discuss problems or share experience with other members in similar situations. The association is completely independent of any authority and is run by landlords and agents.

The association is a member of the National Federation of Residential Landlords which gives us a strong voice nationally and some very competitive insurance rates.

The current subscription rate is £30 per year with a £5 joining fee.

Peter Whitestone
Applehurst
Lowbands
Redmarley D’Abitot
Gloucestershire
GL19 3NF
Tel/Fax 01452 840587

South Devon RLA

About the Association
Formed in 1996, we were originally known as The South Devon Small Landlords Association.

The membership is currently in excess of 200 and is rising.

The association is run by an enthusiastic team of elected members, who have a wide range of experience in a diversity of professions, as well as being landlords.



Written and oral advice from the Association is given in good faith but no responsibility whatsoever can be accepted by the Association or its officers or member for the accuracy of its advice, nor shall the Association be held liable for the consequences of reliance upon such advice.

Our Objectives
Our aim is to provide a forum for all Landlords to express their views, so that these views can be collated and used to represent and promote the interests of Members at Local and National level. Also, to determine the needs of Landlords by way of services, advice, information, education and training and to promote good practices, so that letting property can be seen to be of benefit to the community and carried out by serious and responsible business minded people.

Our objective is to bring landlords together so that we can share experiences and learn from each other.

Landlords need to be aware of the many pitfalls waiting for them at every stage. We aim to provide this awareness by holding regular public meetings, and making contact with a wide range of other organisations.

If you find you identify with some of these aims and would like to be a part of our organisation then click here to download a membership application form. Subscriptions are £50 for a private landlord and £60 for a professional practice or letting agent. For either application, there is a £15 initial registration fee.

South West Landlords Association

About the Association

Formed in 1986, we were previously known as The Devon and Cornwall Small Landlords’ Association.

Our objective is to bring landlords together so that we can share experiences and learn from each other as well as from the information provided by a wide range of speakers.

Landlords need to be aware of the wide range of pitfalls waiting for them at every stage. We aim to provide this awareness by up-to-date stationery, surgery evenings, general meetings, and contact with a wide range of other organisations.

The membership is currently in excess of 250 plus  and this year is still rising. The association is run by an enthusiastic team of elected members, who have a wide range of experience in a diversity of professions as well as being landlords.

Tel:  (01752) 510913 + 24hr Voicemail

e-mail:  swlandlords@hotmail.com

Post: SWLA  P.O. Box 188  Plymouth PL1 5YR

Wales

North Wales PLA

Why Join NWPLA?

NWPLA

PO BOX 36,

RHYL

LL18 1ZD

TELEPHONE : 01745 330792

E-mail : mike@mespley.freserve.co.uk

North West

East Lancashire Landlords Association
North Cumbria Landlords Association
North West Landlords Association Ltd

Competitive Insurance Scheme specially designed for Landlords

Ø    Help-line 

Ø    Regular Branch Meetings

Ø    Networking 

Ø    Regular Dialogue with Local Authorities and the Rent Service  

Ø    Knowledge and Support from Experienced Landlords         

Ø    Quarterly Newsletters

Ø    Accreditation Scheme 

Ø    Affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords

Telephone: 0845 345 1386

Postal Address: NWLA Ltd, PO Box 592, Bolton, BL3 3WU

Email: admin@nwla.co.uk

North West Property Owners

Central England

East Midlands Property Owners Ltd

WHO WE ARE

EMPO a limited company is run by an elected committee, experts in their own field within the property market, dedicated to ensuring that members of the association benefit from their collective strength .

Expertise in the office - The Committee is made up of various experts within most areas associated with the property business, these include Chartered Structural Engineers, Chartered Surveyors, Property management, Legal and Financial Services, Banking etc

The Year 2002 has been a year of achievement

Membership has tripled to well over 400

All services maintained, Tradecard & Recommended Tradesman list extended.

The General Committee has now been strengthened with new positions being activated. We now have a Secretary, Affiliation Secretary, News Letter Secretary, Web Site Secretary, Publicity and Promotions Officer and a second representative for NFRL activities.

Group Insurance Policy reaches in excess of £130 million covered - saving our members well over £130,000 pa in costs.

Local Newsletter, free supply of 'Residential Renting' and best attended meeting for twenty years.

We are recognised by all of our local authorities.

Our Association is now regarded as one of the most progressive in the country

If you are already a member - thank you for your support. If you are not - join now!

To contact us:- Call Frank Hardy on 01949 20693 or Email:-info@empo.co.uk

Leicester Landlords Association
North Staffordshire

The North Staffordshire Landlords Association, (NSLA), was formed in 2000, and has sought to assist Landlords in the North Staffordshire Region of England, with an array of problems. The Association currently represents over one hundred landlords who in turn rent out over 1,000 properties.

This website provides lots of interesting information on topics which landlords may find useful, and also allows landlords to submit and retrieve information, in a confidential manner, in relation to any problems they may have.

The NSLA, is one of around fifty landlords associations throughout the United Kingdom and is associated with the National Federation of Residential Landlords, (NFRL), www.nfrl.org.uk

If you are not already a member of the NSLA, and wish to join see our Membership Application, or write to Membership Secretary, North Staffordshire Landlords Association, PO Box 1564, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3TW, or phone the members helpline on 01782 272938.

Yorkshire & Lincolnshire

Barnsley & District POA
Calderdale Landlords Association
Hull and District Landlords Association
Kirklees Private Landlords

 

Rotherham & District RLA

Rotherham and District Residential Landlords Association

Rotherham and District Residential Landlords Association is an organisation affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords.

Our aim is to network with other landlords in the area, offering advice, presentations by guest speakers associated with various aspects of residential lettings, and the latest proposed government legislations.

Membership subscription is £40 per annum. Being a member entitles you to preferential insurance rates on residential properties.

We hold monthly evening meetings at a centralised location

For more information contact numbers are:-

Maurice Healy - Chairman

Tel. 01709 364048
Fax.01709 366141
E mail celtic@mjhealy.freeserve.co.uk

Paul Growden - Treasurer

Tel. 01709 540170

Selby & District Landlords

SELBY & DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD’S ASSOCIATION

ADVANTAGES OF BEING A MEMBER OF SELBY DISTRICT LANDLORD'S ASSOCIATION

·        Low Cost Specialist Property Insurance. £1.20 per £1000 valuation including 5% tax.

·        Affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL) with training seminars and representation at national level.

·        Free quarterly ‘Residential Rentings Journal’ (keep up with the market trends and changes in legislation).

·        Guest speakers covering numerous topics of interest to landlords i.e. tax, mortgages, grants, good design, etc.

·        List of local tradesmen and services (see listing on this website).

·        Access to a larger landlord’s network at the regional NFRL meetings.

·        Advice on legal issues and good practice.

·        Property ‘For Sale’ advertised to members at the meetings.

·        Help and advice on problems with rented property.

·        Selby District Council information feedback (Landlord’s Forum).

·        Regular meetings and presentations with discussion on topics of mutual interest. A friendly meeting place, have a drink and a chat.

SELBY DISTRICT AND  RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD'S ASSOCIATION- MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON RENTED PROPERTY

The availability of good quality well-managed property helps to attract people who will benefit the community, and therefore, the town of Selby itself.

  AREA POTENTIAL

The true potential of Selby as a place to live and work is perhaps not always appreciated.  We are fortunate to have a busy market town with the furthest inland port in the country, its own canal system complete with boatyard, and an attractive railway station that boasts excellent communications with the rest of the country, which are now even further improved with the advent of the London rail link, the Manchester airport link, and the Selby bypass (now in progress). Selby also has good care facilities: the hospital, fire service, ambulance and police station are all well placed within the town, as is the local bus station which lies adjacent to the railway station. Selby also boasts good leisure facilities in the form of Abbey Leisure. Selby is now in an excellent position for positive growth, with the backing of a committed and enthusiastic MP in John Grogan.

Selby District is a good place to live and an encouraging place to run a business from. The advantages of running a business from Selby have been highlighted in a report released in May 2001 by Experian a large Information Solutions company surveying over 430 towns and cities in Britain. Selby was found to be the third most profitable town/city in Britain. Press Experian for the full report.

The town has been very fortunate in being selected by Government Agencies to be the third town in the country (after Maldon and Stratford-on-Avon) which is to have a large investment made into designing its future. This will raise awareness of Selby’s environmental character and produce guidance on how the people of Selby want their town to evolve. Press Town Design.

GROUP EFFORT

Selby has benefited enormously from the efforts of many local people and groups, many of whom work on a voluntary basis.

MAINTAINING THE DISTRICT’S CHARACTER

Selby is a distinctive town and efforts to preserve and maintain the area will produce positive results. In order to attract enterprising and entrepreneurial people to the district, however, good quality rented property needs to be made readily available. To quote from the National Federation of Residential Landlords 1999 conference: ‘The average age of the first time house buyer has increased from 21 years in 1989 to 29 years in 1999’. These and other factors have increased the rented market.

THE ASSOCIATION

Since its formation in mid 1999, the Selby & District Residential Landlord’s Association has developed into a strong local network of Landlords & Landladies who are encouraged to really care about their properties and tenants. The group is given additional support from the National Federation of Residential Landlords, which provides representation at national level and also organise courses based on various aspects of the letting industry. They produce the excellent ‘Residential Renting Journal’, and provide a competitive specialist property insurance.

IMPROVING PROPERTY

A good standard of property enables the Landlord to obtain the most suitable tenants. The SDRLA is also assisting in this area by encouraging the development of pleasant and welcoming accommodation. The SDRLA also works closely with Selby District Council, which can help to save time and money on matters such as grants, housing benefit and planning/environmental aspects, etc.

INCREASING YOUR INVESTMENT

One major advantage of owning property to let is that it can form a very cost-effective pension in the future. The big gain here is the price rise of the property in the long term. Increasing the appeal of the area is bound to give an extra boost to values. It is also worth emphasising here that any effort put into community projects and a continued support of the local shops/facilities, etc by local people will be of additional benefit to the location, as rental income and property prices are likely to drop if these areas are neglected.

MEETINGS

The SDRLA meetings to date have been sociable and informative affairs. Members receive regular copies of the Residential Renting Journal plus a comprehensive guide to letting property, which is produced by the NFRL. Guest speakers are also invited to give presentations at meetings, which in the past have included:

      ·        Tenancy Agreements

·        Grants & Guidelines

·        Tax implications

·        Referencing/Rent Guarantee Schemes and Tenants Contents/Landlord’s Insurance.

·        Raising the capital for investment property

·        Creating a welcoming, appealing property

·        Property Building Insurance – special needs for rented property

·        Housing Benefits

·        Fire regulations, furniture and gas regulations

The SDRLA meetings start at 7pm at the Market Tavern Inn in Selby, on every second Tuesday in the month. There is also a free buffet available. All Landlords/Landladies welcome!

For details,  of joining the Association please call Alan Townend on 01757 269173.

Sheffield & District Landlords Association

Sheffield and District Landlord Association (SADLA) is a newly formed, non-profit making organisation of private landlords providing a united front to represent their interests.

SADLA are affiliated to the National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL). This is the only nationally recognised body of residential landlords which is consulted by the Government, Judiciary and Media.

Our membership covers all types of landlord no matter how large or small their portfolio. Join SADLA and help develop the Association in a way that can benefit your business.

For general information, please contact:

Mrs E Mitchell
Secretary
SADLA
PO Box 3199
Sheffield
S11 7WR

Tel/Fax : 0114 266 9401

Email: info@sadla.org.uk

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South Yorkshire APO

York RLA
Yorkshire Coast RLA

Yorkshire Coast Residential Landlords Association

About the association

- We are an association of landlords letting mainly residential property in the Yorkshire Coast area.
- Anyone renting residential property in the Yorkshire Coast area is welcome to join.

Although most members reside in the Scarborough and Bridlington areas, anyone within the Yorkshire coast area is welcome.  From Whitby in the north to Hull in the south and York to the west.

Membership benefits

Early notifications

- Get to know about changes in the law that will effect you as a landlord.

- What information does you tenant receive.

Free Advice

Get expert and free advice from other members experienced in all letting matters:

- Housing Benefit

- Tenancy Issues

- Seeking possession of your property from a tenant

- Fire Safety and much more

- Arrange tenancies yourself with our guidance and save Letting Agent costs

- Use our range of stationary including Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements and Repossession Notices

Tenant Referencing

As a member you have access to the association’s comprehensive database of tenants.

With one phone call you will be put in touch with all previous landlords of a potential tenant. There is no better way to check on a tenant's past behaviour BEFORE you accept them to your property.

Savings at local merchants

YCRLA members receive worthwhile discounts at local merchants and with local tradesmen

Residential Renting magazine

Your membership includes a free quarterly copy of ‘Residential Renting’ magazine delivered to your door 4 times per year.  This comes as part of your associate membership of the National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL).

Huge Savings on property insurance

Our combined strength of numbers has allowed us to negotiate substantial savings on property insurance for landlords.  Backed by Norwich Union and Alan Boswell, the insurance includes cover for 'white goods' not normally covered by most Landlord policies.

Most members save in excess of their membership fee by taking advantage of these excellent rates, not available to non-members.

Cost of membership

Annual Individual Landlord membership is £48

There is a one off £15 Joining Fee

Included in your membership :-

- annual subscription to ‘Residential Renting’ magazine

- insurance against Income Tax and VAT investigations by the Inland Revenue

- affiliation to the National Federation of Residential Landlords

- unlimited reference checks on prospective tenants against our database

- massively reduced insurance premiums for your rented properties 

How to Join

Join online by clicking here

Alternatively, come along to a meeting, give us a call or e-mail us

East Anglia

Eastern Landlord Association

Joining The Association.

The benefits of joining ELA include the following:

• Regular open meetings of particular interest to the private residential landlord
• Very competitive property insurance through a specialist policy
• Information on the latest housing legislation
• Information and advice via the office helpline
• Special discounts negotiated with local companies on a range of services and supplies
• Networking with other landlord associations and the national Federation of Residential Landlords
• Newsletters and national magazines distributed to members
• The benefit and strength of a reputable professional body recognised in the private rented sector
• An informative guide book for landlords, tenancy agreements, inventory forms etc. available to members
• Frequently asked questions section via a link to the NFRL site.
• Free advertising of properties on this web-site.

Members receive all of the above benefits

Membership costs:-

In all cases the membership will run to the end of the calendar year.

With membership there is a one-off joining fee of £30.00 to cover administrative costs and included in this fee all new members will receive an invaluable practical guide for landlords free of charge, updated when necessary (cover price of this reference book is normally £15.00). Membership fees are normally tax deductible.

North East

Greater Tyne Landlord Association
Inner West Landlord Association
Sedgefield & District LA
Teesside Landlord Association
Wear Valley Landlord Association

Scotland

Fife Landlords Association

FIFE LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION

16 Coldstream Crescent
Leven
Fife
KY8 5TD

Tel/Fax: 01333 302356
Email: admin@fife-landlords-association.co.uk

James J Parker
Secretary

South of Scotland PLA

The Association was founded by six Stranraer landlords as "Wigtownshire Landlords Association" in 1994. In 1999 after the AGM, it changed its name to "South of Scotland Private Landlords Association" to reflect its ever-growing membership in South West Scotland.

The sspla has members from Glasgow to Stranraer to Dumfries and the Borders. The Association is the largest in Scotland and continues to grow as a strong voice for landlords in Scotland.

In 1996 the sspla joined the National Federation of Residential Landlords and has a representative, Bill Muir, on the council of the National Federation of Residential Landlords. Its members manage over 30,000 residential tenancies in the United Kingdom. Members own more than £1.2 billion worth of property.

The sspla have forged links with local authorities, MP's, MSP's the Scottish Executive, Shelter etc., has encouraged the forming of other Associations in Scotland with Barry Johnston of the National Federation of Residential Landlords.

The sspla is totally committed to the aims of the National Federation of Residential Landlords in the United Kingdom.

Over the next year the Association hope to increase further the membership; the more members we have the stronger the voice we have in Westminster and the Scottish Parliament with our NFRL representative at the heart of government.

The sspla welcomes new members from all over Scotland and will direct you to your nearest landlords association.

The sspla will give help to the forming of local landlords associations in Scotland. The way forward for landlords in Scotland and the UK is to form into Landlords Associations as member Associations of the NFRL with one voice speaking for landlords in Scotland and the UK. It is a great advantage, local associations speaking for landlords in their own geographical areas knowing that they have a national body able to represent them at all levels of government.

For further information please look through this site or contact the Secretary,     Raymond Boole, 23A Galloway Street, Dumfries DG2 7TL