Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Energy bill support demonising landlords
The NRLA has responded to news that the Government plans to legislate to ensure landlords pass on the Energy Bills Support Scheme discount to tenants paying all-inclusive rents.
The energy price cap - what you need to know
The Government has announced that the planned 80% rise in energy prices for consumers will not go ahead as planned on 1 October. While the full details have yet to be announced, there is some important information available that will help landlords and tenants prepare.
Landlords feel let down by Government
Almost 90 per cent of landlords feel the Government’s White Paper on rental reform demonstrates an anti-landlord agenda, according to new research by the NRLA.
NRLA calls for clarity from Natalie Elphicke MP on rent freeze proposal
Following the publication of her article for Conservative Home (entitled "Keeping people in their homes during harder times must be a top priority"), the NRLA has issued a letter to Natalie Elphicke MP challenging several of her assertions about the private rented sector.
Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary
Simon Clarke (pictured) has been appointed as Housing Secretary this week, following Liz Truss MP being appointed as the new Prime Minister, and a cabinet reshuffle.
Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd
Rent Smart Wales' full telephone service will return 'as soon as possible', the Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS has confirmed. The licensing authority's landlord phoneline has been temporarily closed for several weeks. The Minister's comments were made in response to two questions tabled by the Member of Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox MS.
NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State
Following the Government's cabinet reshuffle, the NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Simon Clarke MP to role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO
Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour without urgent changes.That was the warning from the Chief Executive of the NRLA Ben Beadle, as he appeared before MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.
NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation
Following the Government’s announcement of its Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, the NRLA has commented on what it believes a future DHS should entail.
Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know
The Government recently closed a consultation seeking opinions on a proposed Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). The proposals set out a new method for debtors to repay creditors over time, while being protected from enforcement action. NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.
