Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Government must act to protect rental market as Bank again hikes interest rates
The NRLA responds to news that the Bank of England has increased the base interest rate to 5.25%, the fourteenth consecutive occasion on which they have done so since 2008.
NRLA endorses joint letter calling for Ministers to provide energy efficiency support
The NRLA has endorsed a letter submitted to the Treasury by think tank E3G, which calls on the Government to introduce new financial support to help private landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.
Legal updates for landlords: August 2023
Our Head of Policy James Wood explains more about recent legislative changes, including a new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service and advance notice of a new version of the How to Rent guide.
Average 20 viewings for each rental property listing, research reveals
Rental properties are attracting around 20 viewing requests on average according to data commissioned by the BBC, published this week. The figures, which are from the property portal Rightmove, highlight the imbalance of homes available to rent in the PRS.
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend
In just over two months, the NRLA's Landlord Conference, hosted by award-winning journalist Clive Myrie, will arrive in Birmingham. This one-day conference brings you a wealth of information and practical guidance on the Renters (Reform) Bill, housing market trends and more.
Landlords and council work together to help with student housing changeover
The Leeds Property Association (LPA) has teamed up with the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds City Council and student housing charity Unipol to help reduce the impact of this year’s annual student housing changeover and promote the recycling and re-using of unwanted items.
Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds
The NRLA has responded to comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP where he suggested that energy efficiency proposals for the private rented sector be delayed.
Local Housing Allowance rates cover just 18% of cheapest rents
Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates now cover just 18% of the cheapest private rents, widening the gulf between the support benefits tenants receive and the rent they have to pay.
Minister appeals for PRS landlords to house Afghan families
The Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, calls upon conscientious landlords to support Afghan families into private rented accommodation.
Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel
Members of the NRLA’s newly-formed landlord panel had the opportunity to meet and feedback on proposals included in the Renters (Reform) Bill last week. At a session facilitated by the NRLA’s policy team in Manchester, landlords shared their observations on the proposals in the Bill, published back in May.
