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

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.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/08/2023
NRLA endorses joint letter calling for Ministers to provide energy efficiency support

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.

Industry News James Wood 02/08/2023
Legal updates for landlords: August 2023

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/07/2023
Average 20 viewings for each rental property listing, research reveals

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 28/07/2023
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023 - FOUR reasons to attend

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/07/2023
Landlords and council work together to help with student housing changeover

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.

Industry News Sam Hunter 23/07/2023
Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/07/2023
Local Housing Allowance rates cover just 18% of cheapest rents

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.

Industry News Rt Hon. Johnny Mercer MP 21/07/2023
Minister appeals for PRS landlords to house Afghan families

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/07/2023
Rental reform on agenda during first NRLA Landlord Panel

NRLA reaches national award finals

The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the finals the Association Excellence Awards 2023, in six different categories.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/07/2023
NRLA reaches national award finals