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Regulation change and student lets: Join the debate

Student landlords and HMO landlords are facing a double whammy, with the Renters’ Rights Bill and changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards bringing significant challenges. Mia Rotaru, NRLA public affairs officer, reflects on the potential impact of these policies, and invites student landlords to take part in new focus groups examining the impact of changes on your student lets.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 12/03/2025
Regulation change and student lets: Join the debate

Exclusive member discounts as NRLA partners with Tapi

NRLA members can benefit from a 10% discount from Tapi Carpets & Floors as part of a new partnership announced this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 12/03/2025
Exclusive member discounts as NRLA partners with Tapi

Landlord court fees rising

Court fees for landlords will increase from the start of May the Government has confirmed.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 10/03/2025
Landlord court fees rising

How to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill: New guide goes live

A new guide outlining how you can prepare for the introduction of the Renters’ Rights legislation has gone live this week. While the Renters’ Rights Bill is still making its way through the House of Lords, the NRLA explains ways in which you can prepare for the changes we already know will be happening, ahead of time.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/03/2025
How to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill: New guide goes live

Commonhold reform: The future of flat ownership?

With the Government publishing its latest leasehold reform plans this week, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman takes a deep dive into proposals to expand Commonhold - and what this could mean in practice.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 07/03/2025
Commonhold reform: The future of flat ownership?

International Women's Day: NRLA celebrates women in property

Inspirational women from across the property industry came together to mark International Women’s Day at the NRLA’s annual celebration this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/03/2025
International Women's Day: NRLA celebrates women in property

Minister agrees rental supply crisis is forcing rents up

Treasury Minister Emma Reynolds has recognised rising rents have come about due to the mismatch between supply and demand in the private rented sector, with the NRLA warning the situation will get worse unless more is done to support landlords

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/03/2025
Minister agrees rental supply crisis is forcing rents up

Listen Up Landlords Live! Sign up for your free ticket today

As part of the NRLA's five-year anniversary celebrations we are inviting you to join us for a live recording of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords. We will be recording the show at Salford University's Digital Performance Lab at Manchester's Media City on April 1 with free tickets available for up to 100 members.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/03/2025
Listen Up Landlords Live! Sign up for your free ticket today

Your training and events guide for March

A round-up of the NRLA's training and events for March

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 28/02/2025
Your training and events guide for March

Energy efficiency: NRLA addresses minister at high-level roundtable

The NRLA told energy minister Miatta Fahnbulleh more time and more clarity over funding is needed if the Government’s energy efficiency ambitions are to be realised, at a high-level meeting this week.  Representatives from across the industry met the minister and a team of key civil servants at the first of four roundtables, organised to examine the proposals in detail.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/02/2025
Energy efficiency: NRLA addresses minister at high-level roundtable