Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls
The NRLA has published its response to the Welsh Government's "Fair Rents & Adequate Housing" consultation.
Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times
The NRLA calls on justice ministers to take action to speed up the time taken for courts to process legitimate possession cases.
Action needed to speed up possession process
Action is needed to tackle a backlog of possession cases clogging up the courts, with some landlords waiting more than six months to take back their properties.
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week
Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events this week, held in Llanelli and Manchester. The events saw an excellent line-up of speakers and exhibitors sharing knowledge and expertise with delegates, as well as the chance to hear directly from NRLA CEO Ben Beadle about current campaigns on rental reform.
Gas Safety Week: Are you fully compliant?
This week is Gas Safety Week. Here James Kent of Safe2 talks about landlords' responsibilities and how to ensure you are fully compliant.
New How to Rent guide to be released in October
A new How to Rent guide is set to be released by Government on 2nd October. Find out more.
Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties
NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.
Government publishes damp and mould guidance, and promises simpler HHSRS system
NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains more about the important updates landlords need to be aware of when it comes to property standards and safety, after the Government's HHSRS review were published this week.
NRLA’s exclusive property management service goes live
NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.
NRLA meets with PMs housing team
Renters reform was top of the agenda at a meeting between NRLA bosses and the Prime Minister’s housing policy team this week. NRLA Chief executive Ben Beadle and Policy Director Chris Norris were at Number 10 to discuss the vital issue of court reform to ensure possession cases are dealt with in a timely manner in the post-Section 21 era.
