NLA report void periods on steady decline

NLA report void periods on steady decline

8:59 AM, 28th March 2013, About 11 years ago 1

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NLA logoAccording to the latest research from the National Landlords Association (NLA), void periods in private-residential property have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, helped by strong and consistent tenant demand.

According to the NLA Landlords’ Panel (824 online interviews), enduring tenancies are on the rise with only 33 per cent of landlords experiencing vacant periods in the last three months, down 13 per cent year on year.

At a regional level, voids are greatest in the North East of England where 54 per cent of landlords have experienced empty periods in the last three months and lowest in London where only 20 per cent of landlords have experienced voids over the same time frame.

Additionally, the average duration of a void has reduced to 60 days from 63 days in quarter three and 69 days earlier in 2012.

And there’s more positive news for landlords and tenants alike with rental arrears at their lowest level since March 2010.

41 per cent of landlords have experienced instances of rental arrears in the last 12 months, down nine per cent year on year and back to levels previously seen in quarter one 2010.

David Salusbury, Chairman of the NLA, says:

“It is in every landlords’ business interest to maintain good, long lasting tenancies and avoid voids. At a time when demand far outstrips supply, it is imperative that empty properties are filled quickly, following any necessary maintenance and improvements.

“The private-rented sector affords tenants flexibility, so as tenants’ circumstances change, there are occasions when a property might be empty.

“Our results also show that there is no one property market, with voids representing more of a problem in the North than in the South, where demand is far higher.

“The NLA’s advice to landlords looking to minimise void periods is to talk openly with their tenants about their future plans. This will give the landlord some idea of when the property might next be empty and allow them to make any improvements and plan advertising activity in good time.”


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Joe Bloggs

10:46 AM, 30th March 2013, About 11 years ago

i though marion money took over from David Salusbury as Chairman of the NLA many months ago?

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