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

NRLA podcast: Election reaction

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords Ben and Richard speak to professionals from across the property industry on Labour’s landslide win in the July 4 election.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 11/07/2024
NRLA podcast: Election reaction

Housing – ministerial line-up announced

The new Labour Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will lead on housing issues having been named the new Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/07/2024
Housing – ministerial line-up announced

New scheme to fund refugee rental deposits

A new scheme providing deposits for refugees who want to move into private rented housing has been launched by property industry charity LandAid and NRLA partner Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 05/07/2024
New scheme to fund refugee rental deposits

A Renters Reform revival?

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle on how resurrecting the Renters (Reform) Bill is Labour’s best bet to maintain a functioning PRS

Industry News Ben Beadle 05/07/2024
A Renters Reform revival?

New data shows 120,000 extra rental homes needed

A hundred and twenty thousand extra rental properties will be needed to meet current demand, according to new analysis from property portal Rightmove.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/07/2024
New data shows 120,000 extra rental homes needed

Your chance to tell us how the PRS is working in Wales

The NRLA is looking for landlords who rent property in Wales to participate in the next stage of a in-depth study looking at the state of the PRS in Wales.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 03/07/2024
Your chance to tell us how the PRS is working in Wales

Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform

The NRLA, along with BPF, Grainger PLC, and Leaders Romans Group, has issued a joint statement calling on the next government to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of 'urgency'.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 02/07/2024
Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform

Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform

The NRLA, along with BPF, Grainger PLC, and Leaders Romans Group, has issued a joint statement calling on the next government to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of 'urgency'.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 01/07/2024
Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform

NRLA podcast: Pre-election special

Ben and Richard are joined by a trio of guests, to discuss the latest election promises ahead of polling day next week.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 28/06/2024
NRLA podcast: Pre-election special

Next government must ensure housing benefit rates tack rents

Millions of people in the private rented sector face chronic uncertainty due to a failure by the main political parties to provide clarity on housing benefit rates. The NRLA is now calling on the next government to commit to ensuring housing benefit rates permanently track market rents.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 28/06/2024
Next government must ensure housing benefit rates tack rents