Industry news

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

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.

Industry News Sam Hunter 18/09/2023
Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2023
Action needed to speed up possession process

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 15/09/2023
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week

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.

Industry News James Kent 13/09/2023
Gas Safety Week: Are you 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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 13/09/2023
New How to Rent guide to be released in October

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 11/09/2023
Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

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.

Industry News James Wood 08/09/2023
Government publishes damp and mould guidance, and promises simpler HHSRS system

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 08/09/2023
NRLA’s exclusive property management service goes live

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/09/2023
NRLA meets with PMs housing team

Research: Rent controls could see a third of landlords quit the market

More than a third of PRS landlords have said they would sell properties if strict rent controls were introduced in their area, according to new independent data.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/09/2023
Research: Rent controls could see a third of landlords quit the market