National Federation of Residential Landlords www.nfrl.co.uk

The National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL) has recently been amalgamated with the Southern Private Landlords Association (SPLA) to become a national membership based organisation.  This decision is just the start of many planned improvements to communication and membership benefits - however please bear with us while some parts of this website are still branded “SPLA”.

Supported by more than 30 years of experience, the NFRL exists to give practical help and advice to private landlords and buy-to-let investors. Our services are designed to help landlords operate professionally, cost-effectively and within the many complex laws that affect the private rented sector.

"Never has there been more regulation affecting residential landlords. Joining NFRL is your first step to being a successful property investor and the only way to keep yourself informed, learn how to protect yourself and your business and become a professional investor/landlord, preferred by tenants, letting agents, councils and universities alike. Landlords who are interested in joining are more than welcome to attend one of our meetings to find out more about us and why it is absolutely vital to belong to us".

Join us now online or you can call our office and join over the phone by calling 01273 423295 or 0845 456 9313.
Email us: info@nfrl.co.uk

Energy Performance Certificates

Following successful negotiations we are pleased to announce that NFRL has teamed up with Christopher Rodgers (Home and Energy) to provide residential lettings EPCs, exclusively to NFRL members, at a discounted flat-rate price for any residential property irrespective of size.  Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be required for all new residential tenancies created on or after 1 October 2008 but members are advised, especially if they have frequent turnover of tenants or large portfolios, to beat the expected September rush. There is nothing to stop landlords obtaining their EPCs - valid for 10 years - straightaway. More details can be found in the members only area under Energy Performance Certificates.

New Fire Regulations

NFRL have drafted a ‘template response letter' for use by members who wish to respond to requests from Local Authorities, Universities or Colleges regarding request to implement new Fire Regulations now, in advance of the definitive LACORS guide.

This letter can be found in the members only area of our website under ‘Member News'.

Tenancy Deposits

Since 6 April 2007, tenants' deposits have been regulated. Now, landlords taking tenancy deposits have to join a Tenancy Deposit Scheme. 

For more information on 1) the schemes available 2) alternatives to taking a deposit 3) Scheme details to give to your tenants (in 'prescribed' form), click on the Deposit Options page.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Landlords who instruct agents to register tenants' deposits with a Tenancy Deposit Scheme should ensure they are provided with copies of the documentation from the scheme provider. More information can be found on the members only area of our website on the Inventories and Deposits page

There has never been a better time to take out membership with the National Federation of Residential Landlords - Join now, click here.

NFRL Professional Training Courses 

"Minimising Your Risk and Maximising Your Profit in a Static Market"  "Survival Guide to Being a Landlord " "Possession Made Easy"  "Landlords Guide to EPC's"

For more training course information click here

Special insurance rates for NFRL members