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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

Renters’ Rights Bill: October date for Lords

The Renters’ Rights Bill will return to the House of Lords on 14th October – the next step towards Royal Assent, when it will move into law. The Bill is in the final stage of Parliamentary scrutiny, what is commonly known as “ping-pong”, with discussion bouncing between the Commons and the Lords as MPs and Peers cross the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s when it comes to the finer detail of the new rules. Public affairs officer Joshua Helm-Cowley explains more.

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 18/09/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill: October date for Lords

Call of the month - fire safety

This month's call, we hear from a landlord concerned about what steps they need to take regarding the fire safety of their HMO.

Industry News NRLA Landlord Support Team 16/09/2025
Call of the month - fire safety

Register for Self Assessment ahead of October deadline

As the deadline for registering for self assessment looms, the NRLA has a host of resources to help you remain compliant.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 18/09/2025
Register for Self Assessment ahead of October deadline

Safe 2 partners with inventory platform No Letting Go

NRLA compliance arm Safe2 has partnered with leading inventory firm No Letting Go to allow users of both services to manage safety checks, inventories, and reporting all in one place. Safe2 and No Letting Go customers can now use the Kaptur app to schedule and log reports and safety checks, with Safe2 users benefiting from a 10% discount when purchasing No Letting Go’s professional inventory reports.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 17/09/2025
Safe 2 partners with inventory platform No Letting Go

Safe 2 partners with No Letting Go

Today Safe2 confirms it has partnered with No Letting Go, the leading provider of property inventory services across the private rented sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 17/09/2025
Safe 2 partners with No Letting Go

NRLA urges London landlords ‘look north’ for opportunities at UK Housing Conference 2025

The NRLA is calling on London landlords to join the leading voices in private renting in looking to the north at the UK Housing Conference 2025.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 16/09/2025
NRLA urges London landlords ‘look north’ for opportunities at UK Housing Conference 2025

Clarity needed on Decent Homes plan

The NRLA is calling for more clarity on the Decent Homes Standard, as it is set to be introduced as part of the Renters' Rights Bill, including a clear set of rules

Industry News Dan Cumming 12/09/2025
Clarity needed on Decent Homes plan

Meet the Trainer: Rob Wylie

Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of fire safety is essential for all property professionals. The NRLA’s popular Fire Safety for Landlords course is delivered by Rob Wylie, a fire safety expert with a decade of experience in the industry. As part of our Meet the Trainer series, he shares his journey from the classroom to consultant.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 10/09/2025
Meet the Trainer: Rob Wylie

Higher taxes won't help renters buy homes

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has strongly rejected claims by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that tax hikes on landlords will help tenants to buy homes.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 11/09/2025
Higher taxes won't help renters buy homes

Goodlord becomes NRLA tenant referencing partner - with exclusive rates for members

The UK’s leading lettings services provider, Goodlord is now the NRLA’s new referencing partner.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 10/09/2025
Goodlord becomes NRLA tenant referencing partner - with exclusive rates for members