Industry news

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

Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know

The Government recently closed a consultation seeking opinions on a proposed Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). The proposals set out a new method for debtors to repay creditors over time, while being protected from enforcement action. NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.

Industry News James Wood 26/08/2022
Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know

NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap

The NRLA has appeared in the national press in order to vigorously oppose the introduction of any form of rent control in the UK's private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 22/08/2022
NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap

Rent Smart Wales failing its users by closing phone lines

The NRLA has received calls from landlords who are concerned with Rent Smart Wales' (RSW) decision to close its phoneline service. NRLA contacted the organisation to discover why such a step had been taken.

Industry News Josh Lovell 22/08/2022
Rent Smart Wales failing its users by closing phone lines

Renting Homes (Wales) Act: further legislation coming

Industry News Josh Lovell 19/08/2022
Renting Homes (Wales) Act: further legislation coming

NRLA submits written evidence to the LUHC Select Committee

The NRLA has submitted written evidence to the Levelling-up, Housing, and Communities (LUHC) select committee inquiry into the Fairer Renting White Paper. NRLA CEO Ben Beadle will give in-person evidence to the committee on 5th September.

Industry News Chris Norris 19/08/2022
NRLA submits written evidence to the LUHC Select Committee

Regional research findings reveal state of UK's supply crisis

Demand for rental homes across the UK has reached record levels as almost a quarter of landlords say they plan to sell off homes.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 19/08/2022
Regional research findings reveal state of UK's supply crisis

Fraudulent agent stole £80k of rents and deposits

A letting agent who pocketed deposits and rent from landlords totalling more than £80,000 has pleaded guilty to fraud.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/08/2022
Fraudulent agent stole £80k of rents and deposits

NRLA providing insight for Ministerial roundtable around housing refugees

The NRLA is providing insight and expertise, as part of a UK Government industry roundtable on improving access to the Private Rented Sector for refugees.

Industry News Tim Thomas 12/08/2022
NRLA providing insight for Ministerial roundtable around housing refugees

Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA calls around Rent Smart Wales

The Welsh Shadow Minister for Housing, Janet Finch-Saunders, has backed the NRLA's calls to improve Rent Smart Wales (RSW) for landlords and tenants.

Industry News Josh Lovell 12/08/2022
Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA calls around Rent Smart Wales

Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case

Following coverage of claims from Shelter that landlords are not passing on the £400 energy bills rebate to tenants, the NRLA has responded on behalf of its members to challenge this misleading narrative.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/08/2022
Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case