Industry news
The Big Question: Have you made energy efficiency improvements at your rental properties?
This month we ask whether you have made any energy efficiency improvements to your rental homes. Tell us more about your approach in our exclusive survey for NRLA members' magazine Property.
NRLA Wales: An update on our campaigning
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe provides an update on the private rented sector in Wales and key areas of NRLA campaigning.
With the Renters (Reform) Bill on the scrapheap, what’s next for landlords
‘The biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in more than 30 years’ was what the Government promised with it’s Renters (Reform) Bill. Now, after five years of hard work, the Bill is in tatters after falling at the final hurdle last week. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle talks about what this means for landlords – and why the next government has to get it right.
Landlords invited to share feedback on Rent Smart Wales
Landlords and property agents in Wales are invited to share their views on the impact of Rent Smart Wales in a new survey. The Welsh Government has launched an evaluation aimed at assessing the impact of the licensing body in several key areas, including business practices and tenant relations, compliance and communication.
Cross-party group considers the future of Local Housing Allowance
The NRLA joined a meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on rented housing and leasehold properties last week to discuss Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and how it can best support households in Wales.
Land Transaction Tax reform could revive the private rented sector in Wales
Amidst a housing emergency, with demand for private rented homes outstripping supply and nearly 12,000 individuals across Wales in temporary accommodation, the NRLA has called pro-growth measures to boost the supply of private rented homes, including reform of Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
NRLA General Election Hub – keeping you up to date
A new General Election Hub to keep NRLA members fully abreast of the latest party-political policies on private rented housing has been unveiled today.
Student landlords needed for European study
Student landlords are being invited to take part in an international survey looking at different experiences across Europe.
Entrepreneur and former Dragon's Den star to address NRLA conference
Entrepreneur and TV star James Caan has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the NRLA's Landlord Conference later this year. The conference, which will be hosted by television favourite Nick Knowles, will take place on Wednesday 6 November at the National Exhibition Centre, in Birmingham.
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour shows
Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events this week, held in Ilford, East London, and in Cardiff. 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 rental reform and exciting NRLA prop tech developments.
