Industry news
Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister to deliver exclusive member event
Housing Minister Jacob Young will address NRLA members in an exclusive webinar next week. Landlords will hear the minister explain the rationale behind new amendments to the Bill – outlined in full here – after which there will be the opportunity to ask the minister questions.
Renters (Reform) Bill: Progress at last
The Renters (Reform) Bill will be back in the Commons next week as the Government pushes ahead with plans to ensure the new legislation is passed ahead of the general election.
Land transaction tax reliefs: Landlords in Wales urged to respond to call for evidence
Landlords in Wales are being invited to have their say on proposals to change land transaction tax reliefs. Land Transaction Tax (LTT) replaced Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales from 1 April 2018.
Landlords needed for childminding consultation
Landlords are being asked for their thoughts on childminders working out of rental homes as part of a new Government consultation.
Rental Reform: What happens next?
Just before Easter, the press reported that the UK Government will amend the Renters (Reform) Bill to ensure it works for both landlords and tenants – including fundamental NRLA calls on certainty for landlords and student tenancies. Here the association's Deputy Director for Campaigns, Public Affairs and Policy Meera Chindooroy explains where we are, and what happens next.
Could the relaxation of permitted development rights hit housing standards?
The Government believes that deregulation of the planning system will help to generate the scale of building needed to tackle the housing crisis. But could it do more harm than good?
Supply crisis the crux of rising rents
Supply and demand issues are driving rents ever higher, with urgent action needed to support landlords and tenants. The NRLA has called for positive action to help meet the increasing demand for rented homes, after new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed rents have risen by 15 per cent since January 2022.
Landlord court fees rising
Court fees will rise by 10% in May, according to a Government announcement this week. The impending changes will have a significant impact on landlords, with the cost of a possession claim rising to nearly £400.
Supply and demand inbalance must be addressed to support rental market
CEO Ben Beadle has recently commented on the Resolution Foundation Report, which highlighted the recent trends in rental-price growth, such as average rents being risen by 15 per cent since January 2022, and are currently rising at their fastest rates on record, growing by 9 per cent over the year to February 2024.
NRLA picks up top national awards
The NRLA has been named Best Property Education Provider and Best Product for Landlords at this year’s annual Property Reporter Awards.
