Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Gas safety ruling all landlords need to know about
Renters Reform: NRLA pushing for vital amendments to notice periods
Challenging proposals to allow tenants to give notice as soon as they take on a new tenancy will be a key part of the NRLA’s ongoing rental reform campaign. Under the current plans tenants will be allowed to give two months’ notice at any point during the tenancy, meaning tenants could sign an agreement then immediately give notice – a practice some landlords fear could turn the PRS into ‘Airbnb-lite’. NRLA Head of Policy James Wood takes a look at this and other amendments the NRLA is campaigning for.
Important update in Wales: Occupation contracts
Landlords in Wales need to update their occupation contract templates, after the Welsh Government amended the documents this week. The change was made on Wednesday (December 6) when the Welsh Government amended the explanatory information part of the contract. NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains what you need to know.
Trading standards publishes new guidance on property listings
This week, Trading Standards published new guidance for letting agents on the ‘material information’ that should be contained in property listings. The new guidance expands on the guidance for Part A material information published last year by adding Parts B (information for all properties) and C (information that may be relevant). Our Head of Policy James Wood explains what you need to know.
Rented housing demand triples say landlords
The proportion of private landlords who report increased demand for rental properties has more than tripled compared with demand for properties seen before the Covid pandemic, according to research gathered by research consultancy BVA/BDRC.
Vital amendments still needed as committee stage ends
Amendments tabled to the Renters (Reform) Bill during committee stage were debated for the final time this week, yet vital changes are still needed. Samuel Leeson from the public affairs team explores the key takeaways for landlords.
Leasehold reform – a case of winners and losers?
The long-awaited Leasehold Reform Bill was published this week - but what does it mean for you and your businesses? Eleanor Bateman from the NLRA Public Affairs team takes a deep dive into the proposed changes.
Listen Up Landlords - A Rental Reform Special
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco shine the spotlight on the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, promising the biggest shake up of the PRS in decades. Ben and Richard are joined by Unipol chief executive Paddy Jackman, Tim Briggs, managing director of Legal Mentor and landlord Nick Duncan to discuss the very latest on the Bill’s progress through Parliament, and the potential implications for landlords.
Property Magazine - Have your say to win
With a customer satisfaction rating of 96% and a packed awards cabinet, we are rightly proud of our members’ magazine Property. However we want to do more, and are this month asking what you enjoy and what you would like to see more of.
Renters Reform: Amendments under the microscope
This week, MPs began the meticulous process of poring over the Renters (Reform) Bill in a line by line examination of the legislation. Samuel Leeson from the public affairs team looks at the key takeaways for landlords.
