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

Rental supply crisis worsens as landlords face growing mortgage costs

According to new research produced by consultancy BVA/BDRC for the NRLA, almost a third of private landlords with a buy-to-let mortgage are faced with higher costs.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 15/02/2023
Rental supply crisis worsens as landlords face growing mortgage costs

New Renting Homes (Wales) guidance

Two months after implementation it is clear that the Renting Homes (Wales) legislation still has a number of significant grey areas. To help members understand their obligations the NRLA has expanded guidance on Renting Homes (Wales).

Industry News Sally Walmsley 13/02/2023
New Renting Homes (Wales) guidance

Controversial council tax plan could hit housing standards

Manchester City Council has tabled controversial plans to introduce a 100% increase in council tax for PRS homes during any void period. Here Policy Officer Dan Cumming explains how the proposals could see housing standards suffer.

Industry News Dan Cumming 10/02/2023
Controversial council tax plan could hit housing standards

Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans

NRLA proposals for major court reform, a review of landlord taxes and exemptions for student landlords set to be hit by the abolition of the fixed term have been backed by the influential Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/02/2023
Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans

Landlords Welcome MPs’ Report on Private Rented Sector

The NRLA welcomes the proposals from MPs to reform the private rented sector, following the release of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee’s report on the Government’s planned changes to the market.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 08/02/2023
Landlords Welcome MPs’ Report on Private Rented Sector

NLRA podcast: Latest episode on exclusive PRS report

In our latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco welcome experts from across the property industry to examine new research focussing on the private rented sector and its wider role within society.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/02/2023
NLRA podcast: Latest episode on exclusive PRS report

NRLA research suggests Renters' Reform Bill could push up rental costs

A consultation launched by the NRLA reveals the views and likely market reaction of NRLA members and non-members to the forthcoming introduction of the Government’s rental reform White Paper.

Industry News Sam Hunter 07/02/2023
NRLA research suggests Renters' Reform Bill could push up rental costs

Landlords call for tax review of private rented sector

With the private rented sector's supply crisis still causing major issues for the market, the NRLA is calling on the Government to begin a full review of how private rented housing is taxed. This position has been set out in a written submission to the Treasury ahead of the forthcoming Budget.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 03/02/2023
Landlords call for tax review of private rented sector

New NRLA-sponsored research makes significant media impact

Following the publication of the NRLA-sponsored report, “A Housing Market that Works for Everyone: Rethinking the role of the private rented sector”, in this post we set out the impact which the research findings have made in national, trade and local media.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/02/2023
New NRLA-sponsored research makes significant media impact

Private rented sector vital to economic and social life of the country says new report

An NRLA-commissioned report by Chamberlain Walker reveals how the private rented sector has a pivotal role to play in the economic and social life of the UK.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 31/01/2023
Private rented sector vital to economic and social life of the country says new report