Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
NRLA and Movewise to host housing roundtable
The NRLA is hosting a housing roundtable, inviting industry experts to discuss the impact of plummeting landlord confidence and what can be done to tackle it. The online event, organised together with NRLA partner Movewise, will be held on May 9.
Financial help for landlords essential to improving energy standards says Welsh Government
The NRLA has issued its response to the news that the Welsh Government has accepted all 29 recommendations set out in the Senedd's Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee's report on decarbonisation of the Welsh private rented sector.
Energy efficiency deadlines must be pushed back
Unrealistic Government deadlines for energy efficiency improvements in PRS homes must be pushed back, says the NRLA. The Government wanted to bring in changes as soon as 2025, but has yet to publish results of its consultation.
Welsh Government announces amends to Renting Homes Wales Act
Following the announcement of secondary legislation relating to the Renting Homes Wales Act, the NRLA has published its response to these amendments to the Act.
Retiring landlords make up three quarters of PRS sales
New research has shown that 73 per cent of all landlord sales in 2022 were made by landlords retiring from the sector. The supply crisis within the PRS has never been far from the headlines in recent months, with the figures suggesting the generation of landlords who benefitted from the birth of the buy-to-let mortgage in the late nineties are now starting to sell up.
Court Reform Essential for Renters’ Reform Plans to Work
An efficient court process, that provides timely access to justice, is essential for landlords. Unlike most businesses we can’t simply terminate contracts on expiry or withdraw services for non-payment, our investment is also a home and only a judge can order possession, which is only right. However, we can’t afford for reform to overwhelm an already overstretched court service and leave landlords powerless when tenancies fail.
NRLA Chief Executive at Gove roundtable
Michael Gove invited NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle to attend a special meeting where the Housing Secretary outlined his vision for the future of the PRS and rental reform. The association was one of 10 organisations from across the property industry invited to the roundtable at the Home Office today where Ben addressed the Housing Secretary on landlords’ concerns.
A landlord's guide to tenant referencing checks
NRLA partner Rentguard shares advice around the benefits of landlords carrying out tenant referencing on prospective tenants.
Early bird tickets now on sale for the NRLA Landlord Conference 2023
Award winning journalist Clive Myrie will host this year’s NRLA Landlord Conference, taking place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham on 24th October 2023.
Short lets may require planning permission as part of Government crackdown
Landlords and homeowners who rent out properties as short term lets may require planning permission to do so under new Government proposals.
