Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Rental housing crisis set to worsen as tenant demand soars
Two thirds of landlords say the demand for private rented housing is continuing to increase, according to new research commissioned by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Midlands
It was standing room only at the NRLA’s first NRLA on Tour event of the year, which took place in Kenilworth, West Midlands last week. Several NRLA representatives hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.
State of the PRS – Winter 2023
The second in the NRLA’s ‘State of the PRS’ series provides an update on the private rented sector, highlighting the latest demand and supply statistics, rent data and landlord investment. Ahead of the Budget, due to take place on 6 March 2024, this edition outlines findings from our Q3 2023 member survey, which sought members’ attitudes on pension planning and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform.
Ministers warned to keep their word on housing support for disabled people
The NRLA has offered its response to the news that the Government plans to drop its commitment to increase the amount of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding that disabled people across England can claim in order to make adaptations to their homes.
Does your local authority tell tenants to wait for a bailiff? An update
Since the NRLA raised the issue of councils telling tenants to wait for the bailiffs when served with a Section 21 notice, we have been inundated with member stories. We have now submitted a list of local authorities to Government.
What lies ahead for landlords in Wales in 2024?
NRLA Wales Operations Manager discusses whether landlord confidence in Wales is on the rise, fourteen months on from the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, and also discusses current consultations for landlords to be aware of.
The Big Question: Do you hold group viewings?
With 11 tenants now competing for each rental property, we are asking whether you hold group viewings. We are collecting members' views as part of this month's Big Question feature for NRLA magazine, Property.
Adapting rental homes - an invitation to join our focus groups
Over the coming years the private rented sector (PRS) will need to accommodate a growing number of tenants with accessibility needs. The NRLA is running online focus groups to find out more about landlords who have already adapted homes, and find out more about the barriers facing others.
Landlords needed for Manchester focus groups
Landlords with properties in Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in two landlord focus groups on Andy Burnham’s Good Landlord Charter plans.
Adapted properties: Government urges landlords to share their experiences
As part of an ongoing inquiry looking at housing for disabled people, the parliamentary body responsible for scrutinising the Government's housing policy is asking landlords to share their experiences in providing adapted homes. Campaigns and Public Affairs Executive, Samuel Leeson, explains more.