Industry news

News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

Breaking news: Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33 million

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has this afternoon published its impact assessment for the Renters' Rights Bill, estimating the net cost to businesses will total £33 million a year.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/11/2024
Breaking news: Renters’ Rights Bill to cost £33 million

Fire Risk Assessment for Landlords

Discover everything you need to know about fire safety regulations for landlords, including how to carry out a thorough landlord fire risk assessment.

Industry News NRLA 22/11/2024

Course of the month: Renters’ Rights Bill

Our brand-new course, designed to help you navigate the changes that will come into force in the PRS, has already been in huge demand with many dates already sold out. The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to change so much about the way landlords work, and by choosing this course, you’ll be on the front foot when it comes to complying with the new regulations when they come into force.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 22/11/2024
Course of the month: Renters’ Rights Bill

Energy efficiency: Funding call for landlords

Citizens Advice has added its voice to calls for a funding package for landlords carrying out energy efficiency improvements to their properties. The news comes as the Government pledged to ‘consider’ costs for private and social landlords when consulting on minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES).

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/11/2024
Energy efficiency: Funding call for landlords

Carbon monoxide: What you need to know

arbon Monoxide is a silent killer. Colourless and orderless, it leads to 60 fatalities a year, with a further 200 people hospitalised as a result of inhaling the gas. This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, organised to educate people of the dangers and remind them to keep up to date with vital safety checks.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 22/11/2024
Carbon monoxide: What you need to know

The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?

With freezing temperatures and snow falling across the country this week now is a good time to make sure your rental homes are ready for the cold months ahead. And with Christmas on the horizon put plans in place now, if your tenants will be away over the festive season. James Kent, our chief innovation officer and founder of Safe2 explains more.

Industry News James Kent 21/11/2024
The mercury is falling: Are your rentals ready?

NRLA calls out Housing Minister on courts comments

The NRLA has added its voice to a joint industry letter calling out Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, over his comments branding valid concerns raised over future court capacity 'alarmist'. The association has joined forces with the British Property Federation, Goodlord, Propertymark and Leaders Romans Group arguing issues that have been raised by those operating within the private rented sector are well-founded and underpinned by robust evidence.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 22/11/2024
NRLA calls out Housing Minister on courts comments

Cross-industry group's letter challenges Minister's comments on court system

The NRLA, along with other members of a cross-industry group of organisations representing private landlords, has issued a letter challenging comments made by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP concerning the ability of the county court system to deal with added possession cases.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 22/11/2024
Cross-industry group's letter challenges Minister's comments on court system

Tenants bear brunt of housing crisis as budget undermines choice

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 14/11/2024
Tenants bear brunt of housing crisis as budget undermines choice

Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget

Tenants are set to find it even harder to find a home to let – with new data showing a severe shortage of rental homes is set to be exacerbated by announcements made in last month’s budget.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 15/11/2024
Chronic shortage of rental homes to worsen post-budget