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Renters Rights Bill amendments: what you need to know

A proposed new amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill will reassure landlords they will still be able to regain possession if they serve notice before the Bill becomes law but don't apply for a possession order until after. The amendment has been put forward by Baroness Taylor, the Housing Minister in the Lords.

Industry News James Wood 04/04/2025
Renters Rights Bill amendments: what you need to know

Government must go back to the drawing board on energy plans

The Government's controversial energy efficiency plans have never been far from the headlines in the past months, with a new fuel poverty consultation adding yet another layer to the conversation. Mia Rotaru, NRLA Public Affairs Officer, explains why the Government is premature in launching yet another consultation now - and what need to happen instead.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 04/04/2025
Government must go back to the drawing board on energy plans

Answers needed on Renters’ Rights Bill

Ministers need to tell landlords and tenants when measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill will take effect

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 03/04/2025
Answers needed on Renters’ Rights Bill

Making Tax Digital – what do I need to know?

Landlords earning more than £20,000 a year from their property business will need to use new software to record and submit their tax return as of 2028. The new requirement is the latest announcement under the Government’s Making Tax Digital programme and was announced by the Chancellor in last week’s Spring Statement.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/04/2025
Making Tax Digital – what do I need to know?

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/04/2025
Energy efficiency: Landlord funding pot now live

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.

Industry News Ben Beadle 28/03/2025
Five years of your NRLA

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.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 28/03/2025
Your training and events guide for April

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?

Industry News Dan Cumming 28/03/2025
Financial sanctions for letting agents – what you need to know

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.

Industry News Samantha Watkin 27/03/2025
Your licensing update for April

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/03/2025
NRLA podcast: Landlord affordability and finding the right tradesperson