Industry news
New Renters Rights Bill eLearning course goes live today
A new eLearning version of the NRLA's popular Renters' Rights Bill course has gone live today. The eLearning training contains all the information and resources from the classroom and eClassroom courses, but gives you the flexibility to complete it at your own pace and in your own time.
Tenants left struggling as landlords sell off homes
Private sector tenants are continuing to struggle, with new data highlighting an ongoing shortage of homes to rent. The NRLA is now calling on Government to axe the stamp duty hike announced at the last election, invest in court reform and lift the freeze on Local Housing Allowances rates coming in this April.
Tenants struggle as shortage of rental housing continues
Private sector tenants are continuing to struggle as new data highlights an ongoing shortage of homes to rent. Almost eight in ten landlords (77 per cent) across England and Wales reported strong demand from prospective tenants in the final quarter of 2024 according to research from Pegasus Insights.
The Big Question: Do you have a process for handling tenant complaints?
We all know how important it is to deal with tenant complaints promptly and professionally. We want to hear more about your complaints procedures our latest Big Question feature for NRLA members' magazine Property.
Right to rent changes: What you need to know
Right to rent guidance for landlords and letting agents has been updated this month. Here policy officer Dan Cumming runs through what you need to know.
Leaseholders to benefit from new rules
Last month, Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, signed new regulations that will remove the long-standing requirement for leaseholders to have owned their lease for two years before they can extend it or buy their freehold.
Exclusive MEES webinar announced – book your place
With the Government announcing plans to introduce an EPC rating of C on all rental properties by 2030, and a new higher cost cap of £15,000 per property, landlords already navigating the forthcoming changes in the Renters’ Rights Bill will face further challenges ahead.
NRLA On Tour - Capacity crowd in Bristol
The NRLA On Tour staged a great event in Bristol - now it moves on to Kent on 27th February, with the last few spots remaining.
MEES proposals: What you need to know
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) published its long-awaited consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. But what do these changes mean for you? Mia Rotaru and Finlay Duncan from our public affairs and policy teams break it down for you.
Record numbers of landlords selling homes
Figures from the final quarter of 2024 show more than a quarter of landlords had sold off at least some of their rental homes last year
