Articles by Sam Hunter

NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap

The NRLA has appeared in the national press in order to vigorously oppose the introduction of any form of rent control in the UK's private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 22/08/2022
NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap

Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case

Following coverage of claims from Shelter that landlords are not passing on the £400 energy bills rebate to tenants, the NRLA has responded on behalf of its members to challenge this misleading narrative.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/08/2022
Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case

Welsh Government delays implementation of Renting Homes Wales Act

The Welsh Government has announced that the implementation of the Renting Homes Wales Act will be delayed until 1 December 2022. Our Chief Executive Ben Beadle provides the NRLA's response to this news.

Industry News Sam Hunter 31/05/2022
Welsh Government delays implementation of Renting Homes Wales Act

Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions

Government efforts to dampen investment in rental housing are fuelling a supply crisis according to BVA/BDRC research analysed by the NRLA.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/05/2022
Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions

North East Renters Face Squeeze as Benefits Frozen

Almost 70 per cent of private tenants in the North East relying on Universal Credit to pay their rent have a shortfall between the amount they receive and what they have to pay, according to official data.

Industry News Sam Hunter 08/04/2022
North East Renters Face Squeeze as Benefits Frozen