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

Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

NRLA Campaigns and Policy Director, Chris Norris was at the Labour Party Conference this week, with housing issues taking centre stage. He reflects on the key conversations and the major themes emerging from the new government.

Industry News Chris Norris 27/09/2024
Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways on housing

New NRLA podcast: A Renters’ Rights Bill Special

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a deep dive into the contents of the Government’s new Renter’s Rights Bill.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/09/2024
New NRLA podcast: A Renters’ Rights Bill Special

Self assessment registration deadline looming

The deadline to register for Self Assessment is looming. Here Jashoda Pindoria from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) explains what Self Assessment is and what you may need to do.

Industry News Jashoda Pindoria 26/09/2024
Self assessment registration deadline looming

Funding package vital to energy efficiency plans

Plans to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector must be backed up by a comprehensive financial package says the NRLA.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 23/09/2024
Funding package vital to energy efficiency plans

Rental housing energy efficiency plans need proper funding to support delivery

On the day that Ed Miliband MP, Energy Security & Net Zero Secretary, spoke on the topic of energy efficiency across the private rented sector, the NRLA provides its response to the Government’s policy proposals for the market.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 23/09/2024
Rental housing energy efficiency plans need proper funding to support delivery

In case you missed it: Members’ webinar unpacks Renters’ Rights Bill

If you missed our first webinar on the Renters’ Rights Bill and its potential impact on the private rented sector, don’t worry – you can catch up by watching the recording.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 20/09/2024
In case you missed it: Members’ webinar unpacks Renters’ Rights Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill deep dive: Seeking possession after Section 21 goes

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to make the biggest changes to the private rented sector in over 30 years when it comes into force next year. To help landlords get up to speed, the NRLA is publishing a series of articles outlining the detail you need to know. This week we focus on the big changes coming on how you seek possession to end a tenancy.

Industry News James Wood 20/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill deep dive: Seeking possession after Section 21 goes

Twenty-one people chasing every rental property, says Zoopla

An average of 21 people are competing for every rental property advertised, according to new figures from property portal Zoopla. The figure is more than twice the pre-pandemic average and up from an average of 15 recorded in the last report in June.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/09/2024
Twenty-one people chasing every rental property, says Zoopla

NRLA Research: Have your say on the Renters' Rights Bill

The new Renters’ Rights Bill promises seismic change across the private rented sector (PRS), and the NRLA wants to hear more about the potential impact of proposed new legislation on you and your business.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 19/09/2024
NRLA Research: Have your say on the Renters' Rights Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill: NRLA secures blanket media coverage of launch

Throughout this hugely significant week for the private rented sector, the NRLA has been working hard to ensure the ‘landlord’s voice’ is heard loud and clear across UK national, trade and regional media.

Industry News Sam Hunter 13/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill: NRLA secures blanket media coverage of launch