Industry news
Research: Number of landlords renting to Universal Credit tenants doubles
The proportion of landlords renting to tenants claiming Universal Credit (UC) has doubled in the last six years. The number of UC claimants has risen sharply since the Covid-19 pandemic, with latest figures from the English Housing Survey saying 6.4 million people in the UK have accessed UC since January 2024 alone.
Leasehold and Reform Act: What you need to know
Following the announcement of a General Election there was concern that neither the Renters (Reform) Bill or the Leasehold nor the Freehold Reform Bill would become law. While the Renters (Reform) Bill did not complete its passage, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is now law, though it has not yet come into force. NRLA head of policy James Wood explains more.
Your NRLA podcast: Local authority enforcement and property fraud
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco examine the issue of local authority enforcement following the publication of a new report by the NRLA and investigate the shadowy world of property fraud.
Goodlord integrates with Safe2 to boost property compliance
We are pleased to announce that lettings technology platform Goodlord has opted to partner with Safe2 - the leading provider of property safety certificates which was recently acquired by the NRLA.
The Big Question: Have you made energy efficiency improvements at your rental properties?
This month we ask whether you have made any energy efficiency improvements to your rental homes. Tell us more about your approach in our exclusive survey for NRLA members' magazine Property.
NRLA Wales: An update on our campaigning
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe provides an update on the private rented sector in Wales and key areas of NRLA campaigning.
With the Renters (Reform) Bill on the scrapheap, what’s next for landlords
‘The biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in more than 30 years’ was what the Government promised with it’s Renters (Reform) Bill. Now, after five years of hard work, the Bill is in tatters after falling at the final hurdle last week. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle talks about what this means for landlords – and why the next government has to get it right.
Landlords invited to share feedback on Rent Smart Wales
Landlords and property agents in Wales are invited to share their views on the impact of Rent Smart Wales in a new survey. The Welsh Government has launched an evaluation aimed at assessing the impact of the licensing body in several key areas, including business practices and tenant relations, compliance and communication.
Cross-party group considers the future of Local Housing Allowance
The NRLA joined a meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on rented housing and leasehold properties last week to discuss Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and how it can best support households in Wales.
Land Transaction Tax reform could revive the private rented sector in Wales
Amidst a housing emergency, with demand for private rented homes outstripping supply and nearly 12,000 individuals across Wales in temporary accommodation, the NRLA has called pro-growth measures to boost the supply of private rented homes, including reform of Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
