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

Landlords respond to rent increase research

The NRLA has responded to research published by Shelter today on rent increases in the private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 23/09/2022
Landlords respond to rent increase research

Energy bill support demonising landlords

The NRLA has responded to news that the Government plans to legislate to ensure landlords pass on the Energy Bills Support Scheme discount to tenants paying all-inclusive rents.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 22/09/2022
Energy bill support demonising landlords

The energy price cap - what you need to know

The Government has announced that the planned 80% rise in energy prices for consumers will not go ahead as planned on 1 October. While the full details have yet to be announced, there is some important information available that will help landlords and tenants prepare.

Industry News James Wood 16/09/2022
The energy price cap - what you need to know

Landlords feel let down by Government

Almost 90 per cent of landlords feel the Government’s White Paper on rental reform demonstrates an anti-landlord agenda, according to new research by the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2022
Landlords feel let down by Government

NRLA calls for clarity from Natalie Elphicke MP on rent freeze proposal

Following the publication of her article for Conservative Home (entitled "Keeping people in their homes during harder times must be a top priority"), the NRLA has issued a letter to Natalie Elphicke MP challenging several of her assertions about the private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 08/09/2022
NRLA calls for clarity from Natalie Elphicke MP on rent freeze proposal

Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary

Simon Clarke (pictured) has been appointed as Housing Secretary this week, following Liz Truss MP being appointed as the new Prime Minister, and a cabinet reshuffle.

Industry News Victoria Barker 09/02/2022
Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary

Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd

Rent Smart Wales' full telephone service will return 'as soon as possible', the Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS has confirmed. The licensing authority's landlord phoneline has been temporarily closed for several weeks. The Minister's comments were made in response to two questions tabled by the Member of Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox MS.

Industry News Josh Lovell 08/09/2022
Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd

NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State

Following the Government's cabinet reshuffle, the NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Simon Clarke MP to role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Industry News Sam Hunter 07/09/2022
NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State

Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO

Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour without urgent changes.That was the warning from the Chief Executive of the NRLA Ben Beadle, as he appeared before MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 07/09/2022
Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO

NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation

Following the Government’s announcement of its Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, the NRLA has commented on what it believes a future DHS should entail.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/09/2022
NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation