Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Government strategy on private rented sector in tatters
Government policy has broken the private rented sector as figures show that the number of homes in the market continues to shrink despite a substantial spike in demand.
Government accepts NRLA proposal on anti-social behaviour
The Government has accepted proposals from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to tackle anti-social tenants causing misery for neighbours and fellow tenants alike.
Landlords respond to Mayor of London's summit on private rented sector
Today, our CEO Ben Beadle responded to the Mayor of London's plans to hold an emergency summit on the private rented sector.
Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation
Weeks before Renting Homes Wales comes into force, the Welsh Government has announced that notice periods for converted contracts will change from two to six months.
NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform
It has been another successful week for the Policy and Campaigns Team in Westminster as NRLA concerns were quoted by MPs in the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee.
Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support
The Government has introduced legislation that requires landlords to pass-on the benefits of measures brought in to help with energy costs to tenants, in response to rising prices. Senior campaigns and public affairs officer Eleanor Bateman explains what landlords need to know.
Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs
A proposed amendment may stop the Valuation Office from charging council tax by the room in HMOs. Find out how you can get involved with the campaign to end this practice here.
Wales: NRLA win on safety rules
New amendments to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act will make it easier for landlords to comply with electrical safety rules.The changes follow NRLA calls for legislation to be brought into line with rules in England, allowing the use of electrical installation certificates (EIC) to prove new-build properties are safe.
Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate
Newly appointed housing minister Felicity Buchan MP shared NRLA calls on rental reform in a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons yesterday. The minister said she shared the NRLA's view that landlords' right to repossess must be protected - and pledged that any 'unnecessary restrictions' on this would be removed.
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister
Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.
