Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Renters (Reform) Bill has its first reading in the Lords
The Renters (Reform) Bill took another step closer to completion this week as members of the House of Lords got their first chance to debate the legislation. No amendments are put forward at second reading, but debate did give indications of the type of changes that are likely to be put forward by Peers at committee stage.
Legislation change under the microscope at NRLA events
Two major pieces of legislation which will have far-reaching impacts on the way landlords run their businesses will come under the microscope at two NRLA forums next month.
Nick Knowles to present 2024 NRLA conference
TV favourite Nick Knowles has been confirmed as the host for the 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference. The presenter will join landlords, agents and developers, along with a team of expert speakers at the event at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in November.
Rent controls ‘not Labour policy’
Labour has once again stressed that rent controls are not party policy in the wake of an independent report it commissioned into the private rented sector (PRS). The report, which was released this week, suggests Labour needs to ‘decrease the country’s dependence on the PRS’ and recommends the introduction of what author Stephen Cowan describes as ‘third-generation rent stabilisation’.
NRLA enforcement data presented to Parliamentary group
New NRLA enforcement data showing councils are failing to tackle the rogue landlords giving the sector a bad name has been presented to the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Private Rented Sector.
Landlords selling up biggest threat to renters
Landlords selling properties is the single biggest threat to renters, according to Government data. The news comes as the Renters (Reform) Bill is due to be debated in the Lords today.
Landlords selling up biggest threat to renters
Landlords selling properties represent the single biggest threat to renters according to government data.
Section 21 appeal could have major implications for landlords
A second appeal has been granted in the case of D’Aubigny v Khan - in which the Court of Appeal will rule on whether it's acceptable for vital documentation to be served by post. The appeal could have major implications for private landlords. Head of Policy James Wood explains more.
NRLA launches retrofit course, helping landlords save money
The NRLA has added a new course to its offering this summer, with A Landlord's Guide to Retrofitting launching in July.
Report reveals councils' shocking failure to tackle rogue landlords
New data gathered by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) shows that less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have been collected by local authorities.
