Articles by Sam Hunter

Universal Credit cut will worsen rent arrears crisis says NRLA

Today the Government will go ahead with a planned cut to Universal Credit of £20 per week. The level of welfare support had been increased in light of the impact of the pandemic on household incomes.

Industry News Sam Hunter 06/10/2021
Universal Credit cut will worsen rent arrears crisis says NRLA

Landlords welcome Gove to housing brief

Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, responds to news that Michael Gove has been appointed to the role of Housing, Communities & Local Government Secretary.

Industry News Sam Hunter 15/09/2021
Landlords welcome Gove to housing brief

New data reveals scale of Wales' rent arrears crisis

New research published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights the rent arrears crisis which affected the Welsh private rented sector throughout the first half of 2021.

Industry News Sam Hunter 10/09/2021
New data reveals scale of Wales' rent arrears crisis

New figures demonstrate scale of adapted homes challenge, says NRLA

According to new analysis of government data, the proportion of private rented households with someone aged 65 or over living in them has increased by 45 per cent over the past decade, The NRLA explains why this trend underlines the extent of the adapted homes challenges the private rented sector currently faces..

Industry News Sam Hunter 11/08/2021
New figures demonstrate scale of adapted homes challenge, says NRLA

Over 80% of private renters happy with accommodation

OVER 80 per cent of private renters in England are satisfied with their accommodation according to new data released today.

Industry News Sam Hunter 08/07/2021
Over 80% of private renters happy with accommodation