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

Landlords needed for Manchester focus groups

Landlords with properties in Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in two landlord focus groups on Andy Burnham’s Good Landlord Charter plans.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/01/2024
Landlords needed for Manchester focus groups

Adapted properties: Government urges landlords to share their experiences

As part of an ongoing inquiry looking at housing for disabled people, the parliamentary body responsible for scrutinising the Government's housing policy is asking landlords to share their experiences in providing adapted homes. Campaigns and Public Affairs Executive, Samuel Leeson, explains more.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 26/01/2024
Adapted properties: Government urges landlords to share their experiences

Critical changes proposed to the Renters (Reform) Bill

Following the publication of further amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill, Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, takes a more detailed look at the changes to understand how they are likely to impact landlords, if accepted.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 26/01/2024
Critical changes proposed to the Renters (Reform) Bill

Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next month

Industry News Victoria Barker 19/01/2024
Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next month

Growing the private rented sector would boost Government coffers by £10 billion

Increasing the supply of homes for private rent would boost the Government’s coffers to the tune of £10 billion, equivalent to almost the entire Affordable Homes budget, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

Industry News Sam Hunter 26/01/2024
Growing the private rented sector would boost Government coffers by £10 billion

Growing the private rented sector would boost Government coffers by £10 billion

Increasing the supply of homes for private rent would boost the Government’s coffers to the tune of £10 billion, equivalent to almost the entire Affordable Homes budget, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

Industry News Sam Hunter 26/01/2024
Growing the private rented sector would boost Government coffers by £10 billion

NRLA in line for top industry awards

The NRLA has been nominated for three top industry awards this week. The association has reached the final in the Best Product for Landlords, Spokesperson of the Year and Best Property Education Provider categories at the Property Reporter Awards.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 25/01/2024
NRLA in line for top industry awards

Latest podcast: Licensing woes and ebike safety warning

Property licensing and the safety of ebikes and escooters kept in rental homes come under the microscope this month in NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 25/01/2024
Latest podcast: Licensing woes and ebike safety warning

Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next week

Industry News Victoria Barker 19/01/2024
Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next week

Register My Appliance Week 2024: This is why you should register your appliances

Landlords are being reminded of the importance of registering the appliances in their rental properties online. The annual Register My Appliance campaign takes place 22 – 27 January and is organised by the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDA).

Industry News Victoria Barker 19/01/2024
Register My Appliance Week 2024: This is why you should register your appliances