Articles by Sally Walmsley
NRLA International Women’s Day celebrations – book your place today
Following a sell-out event last year the NRLA is delighted to announce details of its 2025 International Women’s Day celebration, with tickets going on sale today. The event, which will include an afternoon tea, will celebrate the achievements of women working within the private rented sector and the wider property industry, and examine the unique challenges they face.
Breaking news: Landlords to pay up to £15k a property to meet ambitious new energy targets
Landlords will need to spend up to £15,000 per property on energy efficiency improvements to meet stringent new Government standards. By 2030 – just five years away – all landlords will need their properties to have a minimum EPC C grade to be legally let, with a consultation on the proposals launched today.
Renters' Rights Bill has Second Reading in Lords
Student tenancies, lets with pets and court capacity were all under the microscope this week as the Renters’ Rights Bill had its Second Reading in the House of Lords. So what are the major sticking points for peers?
With 90,000 families facing poverty due to LHA rates now is time to lift the freeze
With a new study claiming 90,000 families will be pushed into poverty by the Government’s decision to freeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, the NRLA is calling for levels to be pegged to market rents.
No punches pulled as Renters’ Rights Bill back in Lords
A hard-hitting briefing, outlining the potentially devastating consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill has been issued to Peers ahead of Second Reading on Tuesday.
NRLA podcast: Leasehold and succession planning
In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a look the issue of leasehold and the importance of succession planning.
Share your story to get your voice heard where it counts
Dedicated to representing landlords in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay, the NRLA is committed to championing landlords’ rights and promoting reform that is fair to both landlords and tenants. We are now asking for you to share your personal stories when it comes to the Renters' Rights Bill and how it will affect you and your business, to strengthen our arguments to Government.
Firms suspended over failing wall insulation as remediation package announced
Poor-quality wall insulation installed under Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme will be removed and replaced following complaints.
Renters’ Rights Bill moves up to Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill has been given its First Reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is now ready or Peers to debate.
NRLA leads industry coalition objecting to Renters' Rights amendment
Organisations from across the private rented sector, led by the NRLA, have joined forces to object to Government plans to limit the amount of rent landlords can take up front.
