Industry news

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

Autumn statement a missed opportunity to boost housing supply

Today, NRLA's CEO Ben Beadle responded to the Chancellor’s decision to cut the Capital Gains Tax allowance in the Autumn Statement, and retain the rented housing Stamp Duty Levy.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 17/11/2022
Autumn statement a missed opportunity to boost housing supply

Government strategy on private rented sector in tatters

Government policy has broken the private rented sector as figures show that the number of homes in the market continues to shrink despite a substantial spike in demand.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 16/11/2022
Government strategy on private rented sector in tatters

Government accepts NRLA proposal on anti-social behaviour

The Government has accepted proposals from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to tackle anti-social tenants causing misery for neighbours and fellow tenants alike.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 15/11/2022
Government accepts NRLA proposal on anti-social behaviour

Landlords respond to Mayor of London's summit on private rented sector

Today, our CEO Ben Beadle responded to the Mayor of London's plans to hold an emergency summit on the private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 14/11/2022
Landlords respond to Mayor of London's summit on private rented sector

Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation

Weeks before Renting Homes Wales comes into force, the Welsh Government has announced that notice periods for converted contracts will change from two to six months.

Industry News Josh Lovell 11/11/2022
Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation

NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform

It has been another successful week for the Policy and Campaigns Team in Westminster as NRLA concerns were quoted by MPs in the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 11/11/2022
NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform

Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support

The Government has introduced legislation that requires landlords to pass-on the benefits of measures brought in to help with energy costs to tenants, in response to rising prices. Senior campaigns and public affairs officer Eleanor Bateman explains what landlords need to know.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 10/11/2022
Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support

Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs

A proposed amendment may stop the Valuation Office from charging council tax by the room in HMOs. Find out how you can get involved with the campaign to end this practice here.

Industry News James Wood 08/11/2022
Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs

Wales: NRLA win on safety rules

New amendments to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act will make it easier for landlords to comply with electrical safety rules.The changes follow NRLA calls for legislation to be brought into line with rules in England, allowing the use of electrical installation certificates (EIC) to prove new-build properties are safe.

Industry News Josh Lovell 01/11/2022
Wales: NRLA win on safety rules

Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate

Newly appointed housing minister Felicity Buchan MP shared NRLA calls on rental reform in a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons yesterday. The minister said she shared the NRLA's view that landlords' right to repossess must be protected - and pledged that any 'unnecessary restrictions' on this would be removed.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 04/11/2022
Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate