Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
December deadline for HMO council tax changes
New legislation regarding council tax and HMO properties will come into force in England next week, putting an end to the practice of disaggregating houses in multiple occupation and clarifying who is responsible for council tax.
The Autumn Statement: What it means for landlords
This week saw a big campaign win for the NRLA on Local Housing Allowance rates in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. But much more is needed to address the supply crisis and appeal to landlords ahead of a general election. NRLA Deputy Policy Director Meera Chindooroy explains more.
NRLA celebrates new awards success
The NRLA is celebrating new awards success, picking up three industry gongs at last night's Landlord Investment Show (LIS) Awards. Chief Executive Ben Beadle was named Industry Hero 2023, with the association also named Best Product for Landlords and Best Property Education Provider.
Time for action: Make sure your MP joins the debate on rental reform
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the private rented sector (PRS) meets on 12 December to launch a new publication outlining industry leaders’ ambitions for rental reform. Make sure your MP is part of this crucial discussion by writing to them and encouraging their attendance.
Benefits win a gamechanger for vulnerable tenants – and the landlords who house them
Following a tireless campaign by the NRLA Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced he will reverse the unfair freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. The association has been lobbying for change for a number of years with the call a key part of the NRLA’s submission to the Treasury ahead of this week's Autumn Statement.
Landlords welcome housing benefit change
Today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP confirmed in the Autumn Statement that the Treasury will unfreeze Local Housing Allowance. This move follows extensive campaigning from the NRLA and other organisations.
NRLA talks to Master of the Rolls on court reform
NRLA CEO Ben Beadle has spoken to the leaders of the justice system to discuss vital reforms; essential if landlords are to have faith in the courts in a post-section 21 world. Ben met with the office of the Master of the Rolls – the head of Civil Justice in England and Wales – and senior Judiciary as part of his position on the possession user group, to explain what landlords need a reformed courts system to look like, and how to get there.
Renters Reform: First evidence sessions as Bill hits committee stage
Today marks the end of week one in a series of evidence sessions that will be key to the future of the Government's Renters (Reform) Bill. Experts from across the private rented sector and beyond have addressed a cross party group of MPs on everything from pets to the possession process, each wanting to put their stamp on the final legislation. Samuel Leeson from the public affairs team looks at the key takeaways for landlords.
New amendments proposed to the Renter’s Reform Bill
This week the Renters (Reform) Bill reached the Committee stage, and a number of proposed amendments to the Bill have been tabled. NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains more about the proposed amendments, and the further amendments the NRLA would like to see in order to secure landlord confidence.
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Swindon event
It was standing room only at the NRLA’s final NRLA on Tour event of the year, which took place in Swindon this week. NRLA representative Hannah Darling hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.
