Industry news

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

Cladding Crisis: Cash grants on offer through new website

Cash to fund the replacement of dangerous cladding on blocks of flats is being made available via a new website being launched by the Government. The ‘Building Remediation Hub’, which will go live on Monday, will allow block owners and other ‘responsible persons’ to submit applications for Government funding for replacement cladding on medium- and high-rise buildings over 11 metres tall. Funding is not available to individual leaseholders.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/04/2024
Cladding Crisis: Cash grants on offer through new website

Leasehold consultation to close this week

A consultation which could increase the number of properties couples can hold to qualify for building safety protections will close on Thursday.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/04/2024
Leasehold consultation to close this week

Publish amendments and get on with Renters (Reform) Bill, landlords tell ministers

In the wake of the news that the Government has announced proposed changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill, the NRLA provides its response to this development.

Industry News Sam Hunter 28/03/2024
Publish amendments and get on with Renters (Reform) Bill, landlords tell ministers

Rental reform amendments will include minimum tenancy plan

Plans to introduce a minimum six-month tenancy will be included in government amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill. Here NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle talks about what we know.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/03/2024
Rental reform amendments will include minimum tenancy plan

Ofgem exploring registration plans

Ofgem has revealed it’s looking at plans to introduce a registration scheme for landlords who provide heat and hot water to more than two households in their rental properties.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/03/2024
Ofgem exploring registration plans

NRLA podcast: New research on landlords and the economy and change on the way for EPCs

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco  examine new research on landlords' contribution to the UK economy and changes to the way EPC inspections will be carried out.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/03/2024
NRLA podcast: New research on landlords and the economy and change on the way for EPCs

In pictures: NRLA on Tour Durham event

It was a full house at the NRLA's on Tour event in Durham this week.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/03/2024
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Durham event

NRLA backs calls for annual review of housing benefits

Plans for an annual review matching housing benefits to real-life rents have been put forward by a Parliamentary committee, mirroring calls from the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/03/2024
NRLA backs calls for annual review of housing benefits

Wales: Campaigns and meetings update

NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe rounds-up the highlights of NRLA Wales campaigning this month.

Industry News Steven Bletsoe 19/03/2024
Wales: Campaigns and meetings update

Almost 400,000 UK jobs rely on the private rented sector – it’s vital landlords get the support they need

New research shows smaller landlords in the UK’s private rented sector contribute a huge £45 billion to the UK economy and are responsible for supporting more than 390,000 jobs.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/03/2024
Almost 400,000 UK jobs rely on the private rented sector – it’s vital landlords get the support they need