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

Your NRLA conference in pictures

More than eight hundred landlords, agents and property professionals attended the NRLA’s sell-out national landlord conference this week. Housing Secretary Michael Gove addressed a packed auditorium at the event, answering landlord questions via livestream just a day after the Renters (Reform) Bill had its second reading.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/10/2023
Your NRLA conference in pictures

Renters (Reform) Bill second reading: NRLA secures widespread media coverage

With news that the Government has finally brought the Renters (Reform) Bill to the House of Commons for its second reading, the NRLA Communications Team has campaigned hard over the past week to ensure our members are well-represented in the UK media.

Industry News Sam Hunter 27/10/2023
Renters (Reform) Bill second reading: NRLA secures widespread media coverage

Renters (Reform) Bill Second Reading: A closer look at the debate and NRLA’s campaign successes

After significant delays to the progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill, the legislation was finally debated for the first time in the House of Commons this week. Here, we delve deeper into the Bill’s second reading and outline how the NRLA’s effective campaigning has shaped the Government’s plans to reform the sector. We also consider what changes are still needed.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 27/10/2023
Renters (Reform) Bill Second Reading: A closer look at the debate and NRLA’s campaign successes

Healthy Rented Sector "Critical" To Housing Market Says Housing Secretary

The Housing Secretary has argued that a healthy private rented sector is critical to the UK's housing market, during his speech at the NRLA's 2023 National Conference.

Industry News Sam Hunter 25/10/2023
Healthy Rented Sector "Critical" To Housing Market Says Housing Secretary

Huge win for NRLA as Government announces fundamental changes to Renters Reform plans

The Government has today confirmed it will NOT axe section 21 ‘no fault’ repossessions until improvements have been made to the courts, following extensive lobbying by the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/10/2023
Huge win for NRLA as Government announces fundamental changes to Renters Reform plans

Government Pledges Court Reform Before Section 21 Goes

The NRLA has issued a statement in response to news that the Government has confirmed section 21 evictions will not be abolished until measures are introduced to improve the handling of legitimate possession cases by the courts.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/10/2023
Government Pledges Court Reform Before Section 21 Goes

NRLA announces AGM date

The NRLA  will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, November 7.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 19/10/2023
NRLA announces AGM date

Autumn Statement: Full tax review vital for future of the PRS

Ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement the NRLA has submitted its calls to the Treasury. With the gap between supply and demand growing ever wider, the association is calling for positive action to increase the supply of homes and encourage investment to help tenants access the homes they so desperately need.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/10/2023
Autumn Statement: Full tax review vital for future of the PRS

Confidence of landlords vital to success of Renters Reform Bill says NRLA

The Government’s controversial Renters (Reform) Bill will have its second reading on Monday, with the NRLA warning it must have the confidence of landlords if it is to succeed.

Industry News Sam Hunter 19/10/2023
Confidence of landlords vital to success of Renters Reform Bill says NRLA

NRLA reaches national award finals – how to cast your vote

The NRLA has reached the finals in three categories of the national Landlord Investment Show (LIS) Awards – and we need your help to get us over the finish line.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/10/2023
NRLA reaches national award finals – how to cast your vote