Articles by Sally Walmsley

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/11/2022
NRLA wins top accolade at 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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/11/2022
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/10/2022
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to 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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2022
Landlords feel let down by Government

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/08/2022
Fraudulent agent stole £80k of rents and deposits

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/07/2022
NRLA surveying members on rental reform

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/07/2022
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 14/07/2022
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 12/07/2022
Rental reform: Our five key asks

Campaigns update: What we are doing for you

This week has seen the NRLA make national news headlines yet again, with CEO Ben Beadle speaking at a national conference and attending a roundtable in Westminster.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/07/2022
Campaigns update: What we are doing for you