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

Tenants need more homes for private rent, landlords tell Labour

The NRLA has issued its response to the news that the Labour Party has pledged to boost housing supply if they are elected to government.

Industry News Sam Hunter 09/10/2023
Tenants need more homes for private rent, landlords tell Labour

Conservative Party Conference 2023: Running on rhetoric?

It was difficult to escape coverage of this year’s Conservative Party Conference – likely the last before a general election. But with any mention of housing notably absent from the major speeches, were any meaningful plans to tackle the housing crisis unveiled, or is the Conservative Party now simply running on rhetoric?

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 06/10/2023
Conservative Party Conference 2023: Running on rhetoric?

NRLA Statement: Our Relationship With Less Tax 4 Landlords

The NRLA has published a statement concerning its future relationship with Less Tax 4 Landlords.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 06/10/2023
NRLA Statement: Our Relationship With Less Tax 4 Landlords

New How to Rent guide released by Government

A new ‘How to Rent’ guide has been released by the Government. Landlords in England are reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal.

Industry News Victoria Barker 05/10/2023
New How to Rent guide released by Government

NRLA to host housing panel at Labour Party Conference

The NRLA will be at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool next week, hosting a fringe event focusing on the importance of a robust and high quality private rented sector. The event, ‘Winning People Back: How Can We Provide Housing That Meets the Public's Aspirations?’, will be held on Tuesday, October 10.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/10/2023
NRLA to host housing panel at Labour Party Conference

Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens

Our response to data published by Rightmove show the average number of people inquiring about each available home to rent has increased by 25.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/10/2023
Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens

What next for energy efficiency in the PRS?

With plans that would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements now axed by the Prime Minister, what can we expect to see next? Founder and Managing Director of Safe2 James Kent, now part of the NRLA, shares his thoughts on what the future holds.

Industry News James Kent 29/09/2023
What next for energy efficiency in the PRS?

Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends

The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has pledged to "guarantee" that landlords will be able to take back possession of rental properties more swiftly through the courts as a result of forthcoming reforms to the rental market.

Industry News Sam Hunter 03/10/2023
Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends

Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove

A thriving private rented sector is vital to ensuring an effective housing market, the Housing Secretary has told the Conservative Party Conference.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/10/2023
Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove

Listen to the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords

In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the issue of pet friendly lets, and look ahead to Party Conference season, and the work the NRLA will be doing to represent landlords.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/09/2023
Listen to the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords