Regional news

The important regional news stories affecting landlords in England and Wales, including news of licensing consultations and schemes and the NRLA's latest responses to these

August 2024 Licensing Update

In our licensing blog this month, we round up active licensing consultations that we would encourage private landlords to respond to as well as schemes coming into force in the future.

Regional News Samantha Watkin 29/08/2024
August 2024 Licensing Update

NRLA welcomes appointment of new Welsh First Minister

Following the resignation of the previous incumbent Vaughan Gething in July, Eluned Morgan MS has been formally appointed as Wales’ first female First Minister.

Regional News NRLA Communications Team 06/08/2024
NRLA welcomes appointment of new Welsh First Minister

Your July local licensing update

In our licensing blog this month, we round up active licensing consultations that we would encourage private landlords to respond to as well as schemes coming into force in the future.

Regional News Samantha Watkin 25/07/2024
Your July local licensing update

Welsh private rented sector makes £1.6 bn contribution to UK economy, says new report

The Welsh private rented sector (PRS) makes a gross value added (GVA) contribution of £1.6 bn to the UK economy, according to a new report produced by professional services firm PwC for the NRLA and Paragon Bank.

Regional News NRLA Communications Team 30/05/2024
Welsh private rented sector makes £1.6 bn contribution to UK economy, says new report

Selective licensing approved in North Yorkshire town

Regional News Victoria Barker 09/02/2024
Selective licensing approved in North Yorkshire town

London Borough of Haringey- an enforcement deep dive

As part of the NRLA’s ongoing work into the enforcement of housing standards and the value of local licensing schemes, we have now launched a regular series investigating individual local authorities and how they regulate the private rented sector.

Regional News Samantha Watkin 15/02/2024
London Borough of Haringey- an enforcement deep dive

Birmingham City Council – an enforcement deep dive

As part of our ongoing work into the enforcement of housing standards and the value of local licensing schemes, we are launching a regular series investigating individual local authorities and how they regulate the private rented sector. This week we look at at Birmingham City Council.

Regional News Samantha Watkin 20/10/2023
Birmingham City Council – an enforcement deep dive

Deadline to respond to Lancaster licensing proposals extended

Landlords in Morecambe have longer to have their say on plans to introduce two licensing schemes in the town, after the Council extended a consultation.

Regional News Victoria Barker 17/08/2023
Deadline to respond to Lancaster licensing proposals extended

Two large licensing schemes go live in Birmingham

Landlords in Birmingham are urged to check if their property requires a licence, after two large licensing schemes commenced this week.

Regional News Victoria Barker 08/06/2023
Two large licensing schemes go live in Birmingham

Four new licensing schemes given go ahead in Manchester

Landlords with rental properties in Rusholme, Longsight, Levenshulme and Moss Side are advised to check whether their property will require a selective licence, after four new schemes were announced by Manchester City Council.

Regional News Victoria Barker 10/05/2023
Four new licensing schemes given go ahead in Manchester