Industry news
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week
Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events this week, held in Leicester and Cardiff. The events saw an excellent line-up of speakers and exhibitors share knowledge and expertise with delegates, as well as the chance to hear directly from NRLA CEO, Ben Beadle about current campaigns on rental reform, energy efficiency, and in Cardiff, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act.
Government must axe ‘dangerous’ housing plans
The NRLA has added its voice to calls opposing plans to exempt landlords housing asylum seekers from meeting vital housing safety standards. It has signed a joint letter to Michael Gove and Suella Braverman saying it is wrong that the lives of vulnerable people should be put at risk in this way – with fears that those awaiting news of their asylum claim could be packed into dangerous, overcrowded homes.
Renters Reform: Action needed on student lets
NRLA warnings that ending fixed term tenancies for student lets could decimate the sector are gaining momentum – with the association to continue to lobby Government for change. The Renters (Reform) Bill, published last week, outlined proposals to end most fixed term tenancies, including those currently offered to students in the private rented sector to cover the academic year.
Scrapping mortgage tax relief hike would ease rental supply crisis says new research
New research collated by Capital Economics and commissioned by the NRLA reveals the extent to which mortgage interest relief changes have fuelled the private rented sector's supply and demand crisis.
Renters Reform Bill launch: NRLA secures widespread media coverage
Following the launch of the Government's Renters Reform Bill, the NRLA campaigned extensively across the media to ensure the 'landlord's perspective' was covered by press. This piece provides a summary of the NRLA coverage highlights over the past week.
The Big Question: What do you think of Government's Renters (Reform) Bill?
The Government published its Renters (Reform) Bill this week, years after pledging change in its election manifesto. Ahead of the publication of our summer magazine we want to know what you think of the plans. Are they workable? Are they fair? What needs to change? To have your say here.
Renters (Reform) Bill: Free members' webinar
The new Renters (Reform) Bill will come under the spotlight in a webinar hosted by the NRLA’s Campaigns and Public Affairs team this week. The interactive virtual event will be held this Friday, May 19 via Zoom, with delegates able to submit questions about the Bill ahead of time.
Renters (Reform) Bill lacks vital detail, warn landlords
Today, following the Government's decision to publish the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill, the NRLA provides its response to the Bill's key elements.
NRLA nominated for top industry awards
The NRLA’s sell-out conference has reached the finals of the 2023 Conference & Events Awards. It has also made the shortlist for Best In-Person event at this years' Memcom Awards. Chief Executive Ben Beadle is also a finalist in the Memcom CEO Leadership category, with the association in the running for Best Trade Association.
Landlords plan to sell properties at record rate according to new research
New research produced by research consultancy BVA/BDRC reveals that, in Q1 2023, 33% of landlords surveyed said they plan to sell rental properties over the next year.