Industry news
Council going back to the drawing board over unlawful licensing consultation
Greenwich Council is re-launching its consultation on additional licensing plans following complaints from the NRLA. Policy officer Samantha Watkin explains more.
Deadline approaching to register UK property with Companies House
Companies which purchased properties before 1st August 2022 only have a few days left to register with Companies House, or they could be penalised.
Campaigns and Public Affairs Update: What we are doing for you
This week the NRLA’s Policy and Campaigns Team has been busy meeting with key government officials and parliamentarians, where we discussed wide-ranging issues from tackling anti-social behaviour to the shortcomings of the Building Safety Act.
Rental reform plans risk damaging access to higher education
Proposed Government reforms of the private rented sector threaten to make it harder for students to enter higher education, according to a letter signed by the National Residential Landlords Association and organisations from across the higher education sector.
Deadline approaching for Rent Smart Wales licencees to complete essential Renting Homes Wales training
Private landlords in Wales who obtained a Rent Smart Wales licence between July 2020 and 30th November 2022, are reminded they must complete an approved Rent Smart Wales (RSW) training course by 28th February 2023.
Neath Port Talbot landlords offered chance to lease properties to council to tackle homelessness
Private landlords in Neath Port Talbot will be able to let their property to a council in order to help tackle homelessness. The council is the latest to join Leasing Scheme Wales, an initiative backed by the Welsh Government, which offers incentives for property owners who lease their properties to the local authority.
Fire safety and HMOs: Days to go until new rules introduced
Rent-to-Rent: NRLA CEO gives evidence to Supreme Court
NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has submitted evidence to the Supreme Court in a high-profile appeal centring on a rent-to-rent arrangement. The association applied to intervene in the Rakusen v Jepsen Supreme Court appeal, on the basis the outcome could have far-reaching implications.
NRLA's anti-social behaviour plan shared with minister
The NRLA has written to housing minister Felicity Buchan reiterating its calls for the Government to beef up plans to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in the PRS. The letter outlines the NRLA's proposals on how the Government's rental reform plans could be developed to strengthen its stance on anti-social behaviour.
Government energy efficiency plans 'dead in the water' warn landlords
Two years on from the closure of a consultation on energy efficiency targets in the private rented sector, the NRLA sets out why the current Government needs to provide clarity to private landlords on minimum standards.
