Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Survey: More than half of landlords and agents unable to recoup pet damage costs
A recent survey conducted by the NRLA, ARLA Propertymark, Landlord Zone and East Midlands pet charity AdvoCATS, reveals the true extent of damage that can be caused by pets in rented accommodation.
Blog: Minister joins NRLA at Shelter Cymru conference
Climate change minister Julie James addressed the Shelter Cymru conference this week, with the NRLA also in attendance to discuss the vital role PRS landlords play in providing homes to rent. Douglas Haig, the NRLA's non-executive director with special responsibility for Wales, addressed delegates and spoke to the Minister about support needed for landlords with homes in Wales.
NRLA reaches finals of national awards
The NRLA has reached the finals of the annual Memcom awards, celebrating the very best of membership organisations across the country. The association is in the running to be named Best Association at the Memcom Excellence Awards 2022, with members' magazine Property in the final of the Best Magazine category.
Chickens come home to roost as government consults on holiday lets
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association responded to the publication today of the Government's reviews regarding the role of short term holiday lets in relation to the UK's housing market.
Rental Reform: Periodic tenancies - a deep dive
The abolition of the fixed term tenancy was one of the most surprising announcements in the recent white paper on rental reform. We look at the likely impact of proposals and what adjustments need to be made for plans to work.
Action needed to tackle supply crisis
As the national press reminds us daily, the cost-of-living crisis is likely to be the UK's dominant political issue of the year. Industry and households alike have been hit by the impact of inflation, and the private rented sector (PRS) is no exception.
Renting Homes Wales: Secondary legislation announced
New secondary legislation has been released by the Welsh Government in preparation for the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act in December. Most of these changes are minor adjustments to allow for existing legislation to continue. Our policy manager James Wood takes a look at the changes.
Supreme Court to Consider Rent-to-Rent
The NRLA has applied to intervene in the Rakusen v Jepsen Supreme Court appeal. This does not mean that we are directly supporting either litigant or have become party to the case. Rather that we believe that the outcome of the case may affect other landlords whose interests should be heard and whom we wish to represent.
Ensuring your voice is heard: the NRLA responds to the launch of the Government's Rental Reform white paper
The NRLA has made national headlines following official confirmation from DLUHC on 16 June that the Renters' Reform white paper has arrived.
Section 21 and rental reform plans published at last
Proposals outlining the biggest changes to the private rented sector in more than 30 years will be made public by the Government today. The NRLA has welcomed Government promises on possession grounds and court reform, but said more detail is needed, particularly as regards a replacement for Section 21.
