Articles by Sally Walmsley
Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act was brought in on Thursday (December 1) after a six year wait. In response the NRLA has produced a series of documents and guides to support landlords with properties in Wales through the changes.
NRLA wins top accolade at Landlord Investment Show Awards
The NRLA has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the private rented sector at the Landlord Investment Show Awards.
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister
Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was at the Conservative Party Conference this week, where an anti-landlord attitude was clearly in evidence. He says now is the time for change.
Landlords feel let down by Government
Almost 90 per cent of landlords feel the Government’s White Paper on rental reform demonstrates an anti-landlord agenda, according to new research by the NRLA.
Fraudulent agent stole £80k of rents and deposits
A letting agent who pocketed deposits and rent from landlords totalling more than £80,000 has pleaded guilty to fraud.
NRLA surveying members on rental reform
The NRLA is surveying members on the Government's new plans for rental reform, that were revealed last month. The NRLA is collecting the views of landlords who let property in England, including those who may live in other parts of the UK or overseas to inform its response to Government.
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you
It's been another busy week for the policy and campaigns team, representing you and your businesses at high-level meetings and events.
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you
This week NRLA CEO Ben Beadle attended a Ministerial roundtable on rental reform with housing minister Eddie Hughes. The event was the first roundtable held since the publication of the Government's white paper on rental reform A Fairer Private Rented Sector last month.
Rental reform: Our five key asks
A fundamental shift in the Government's attitude to private landlords is needed if its rental reform plans are to work. Following the publication of the Government's long-awaited white paper on rental reform, the NRLA has identified five major areas of concern, and in the coming weeks will be campaigning for change at the highest level.
