Industry news
Energy efficiency: Landlord funding pot now live
A new funding pot to support energy efficiency improvements in England is now open for applications. The ‘Warm Homes: Local Grant’ scheme was announced last autumn with funding to be focussed on low-income homes.
Five years of your NRLA
Next week will mark five years since the National Residential Landlords Association came into being. Here our chief executive Ben Beadle shares his thoughts on what we have achieved since then – and what happens next.
Your training and events guide for April
The NRLA’s award-winning Training Academy is running courses, both in-person and virtually this April, along with a packed programme of national and regional events.
Financial sanctions for letting agents – what you need to know
Letting agents need to meet new reporting obligations as part of the UK Financial Sanctions Regulations – with the new rules coming on 14 May, but what does this mean?
Your licensing update for April
In our licensing blog this month, we round up all the latest licensing consultations from local authorities across the country and how to respond to them, as well as full details of all the new schemes coming into force.
NRLA podcast: Landlord affordability and finding the right tradesperson
In this month's episode of Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the issue of affordability in the private rented sector – and challenge of finding the right tradesperson when you need them.
Spring statement offers nothing for landlords or tenants
Today’s Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to address the chronic supply crisis in the private rented sector. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle said Chancellor Rachel Reeves has done nothing to address issues exacerbating the rented housing crisis, despite figures from property portal Zoopla showing there are now an average of 12 renters chasing every available home to rent.
Spring statement missed opportunity for renters
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has failed to address the urgent challenges facing the private rented sector. Despite repeated warnings from industry experts, today’s announcement did nothing to boost rental supply, support investment in energy efficiency, or provide much-needed relief for tenants reliant on housing benefits.
Renters’ Rights Bill back in Lords next month
Committee Stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill will start on 22 April it has been confirmed this week. This will see peers scrutinise the detail of the Bill, and debate and agree any proposed amendments. The NRLA is backing two amendments on rent arrears and other changes that will balance the needs of landlords and tenants.
Debt Awareness Week 2025: Where to go for help
Debt is an increasing issue with the cost-of-living crisis and other pressures seeing increasing numbers of people struggling to make ends meet. Next week marks the annual Debt Awareness Week an annual campaign organised by charity StepChange to raise awareness of the issue and signpost people to the support and advice they need.
