Industry news
Government considering possession ground for student lets
A possession ground allowing student landlords to take back their properties at the end of an academic year could be in the pipeline. Housing Minister Rachel Maclean MP has confirmed the Government is considering developing a ground that would guarantee vacant possession to let to students at the start of each academic year, following a campaign by the NRLA.
Rent control proposals would be a disaster for Welsh renters
Following the Welsh Government's publication of its Green Paper on fair rents and adequate housing in the Welsh private rented sector, the NRLA calls on all those who have an interest in the future of the market to make their views known.
Time to sell up or carry on letting your property?
Interest rates, over-regulation, tax changes and cost of living have been blamed for a growing number of landlords selling their rental properties. But is there a strong case for carrying on with letting? How can renting become easier and more cost-effective for those landlords with a long-term view? NRLA partner Inventory Hive take a look.
In pictures: First Wales NRLA on Tour event a success
More than one hundred landlords attended the inaugural NRLA on Tour event in Wales, which took place at Cardiff City Stadium this month. NRLA South Wales representative Gill Owens and Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers, including Welsh Government Minister Julie James MS, who presented on pressing matters concerning the private rented sector.
Getting your homes fit for summer
Summer is (almost) here, and while the cold temperatures are on their way out, there’s often still a number of important maintenance jobs to be done in the home. NRLA partner Your Repair shares some advice around preparing for summer when it comes to property maintenance.
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.
