Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Quarter of landlords hit by rent losses because of Covid
Almost one in four private landlords faced rental income losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facing energy efficiency or cladding challenges? We want to hear from you
We are interested in hearing from landlords who are facing either energy efficiency or cladding challenges.
Poll reveals damage of benefit cuts to renters
Almost one in ten private landlords renting to Universal Credit claimants have experienced at least one tenant having difficulties paying their rent due to benefit cuts.
Blog: Improvements to Universal Credit Arrears Payments Expected
The NRLA has learned that DWP is to introduce a new procedure in the next few weeks, expected to be rolled-out during February 2022, which will dramatically speed up arrears payments to private landlords.
Saving energy - how to support your tenants
Whether your rental comes with or without bills included, providing an energy efficient home is likely to make your property warmer and cheaper to run, both of which will make it more attractive to potential tenants. This week marks Big Energy Saving Week, a national campaign to help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.
New DLUHC cladding announcement: NRLA seeks clarification
Today we wrote to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, requesting further clarity on whether individual landlords who are leaseholders will be covered by the department’s recent move to ensure no individual leaseholder will have to pay to fix unsafe cladding.
Ten things to look out for when doing your due diligence on a property
Michael Dent of NRLA recognised supplier Property Data on the ten most important things to look out for when weighing up potential property purchases.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: What landlords need to know
After a six year wait, the Welsh Government has announced that the Renting Homes Wales Act will come into force on July 15 2022.This legislation fundamentally changes how landlords operate in Wales, with all PRS tenancies replaced by "occupation contracts" with new required terms and rules around repossession. In this blog NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.
Leaseholders wont need to pay for unsafe cladding remediation in medium-rise flats
The Government has announced that leaseholders in lower height buildings will not have to pay for the removal of unsafe cladding.
Tenancy Hardship Grant extended by Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has announced that the eligibility period for the Tenancy Hardship Grant launched in July 2021 will be extended to include Covid-related rent arrears accrued up to 31 December 2021.
