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

Second homes report: Committee's fifteen recommendations debated in Senedd

The Local Government and Housing Committee’s report on second homes was debated in the Senedd on 5 October 2022.

Industry News Josh Lovell 12/10/2022
Second homes report: Committee's fifteen recommendations debated in Senedd

Welsh First Minister backs NRLA welfare calls

The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has said he backs NRLA calls for welfare reform, including proposals to lift the freeze on housing benefit.

Industry News Victoria Barker 12/10/2022
Welsh First Minister backs NRLA welfare calls

Landlords respond to reports on future of Government rental reform plans

Today we responded to reports in The Times that the Government is considering scrapping plans to end Section 21, ‘no explanation’ repossessions, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association expressed his thoughts here.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 11/10/2022
Landlords respond to reports on future of Government rental reform plans

Weeks to go until Renting Homes (Wales) Act: New training course dates added

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force in just over seven weeks' time. The legislation will bring widespread changes for private landlords and renters in Wales. To help landlords in Wales fully prepare for the new legislation, the NRLA has worked closely with Rent Smart Wales to develop a training course.

Industry News Victoria Barker 10/10/2022
Weeks to go until Renting Homes (Wales) Act: New training course dates added

Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was at the Conservative Party Conference this week, where an anti-landlord attitude was clearly in evidence. He says now is the time for change.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/10/2022
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change

NRLA announces new Carpetright partnership

The NRLA has launched a new partnership with Carpetright, which will provide a range of benefits for our members.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 04/10/2022
NRLA announces new Carpetright partnership

Landlords publish cost of living plan for private rented sector

In a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng, the NRLA calls on the Treasury to implement the NRLA's plan of action on how to deal with the issues affecting the private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 29/09/2022
Landlords publish cost of living plan for private rented sector

Welsh Government launches consultation on extending six-month notice period to apply to existing tenancies

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to extend the notice period landlords are required to give for converted contracts after the Renting Homes Wales Act comes into force on 1st December.

Industry News Victoria Barker 27/09/2022
Welsh Government launches consultation on extending six-month notice period to apply to existing tenancies

Labour housing plans a charter for rent dodgers and nightmare tenants, says NRLA

Today, we responded to reports about Labour's plans for the private rented sector to be announced by the Shadow Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary at the party's conference.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 26/09/2022
Labour housing plans a charter for rent dodgers and nightmare tenants, says NRLA

Chancellor Delivers Tax Cutting Mini-Budget

Today (23 September 2022) the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, delivered a statement to the House of Commons on plans to boost economic growth.

Industry News Chris Norris 23/09/2022
Chancellor Delivers Tax Cutting Mini-Budget