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

NRLA: Investor concern at potential Capital Gains Tax hike

New data published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that a rumoured potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 16/05/2025
NRLA: Investor concern at potential Capital Gains Tax hike

Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal

A recommendation that would have required landlords to provide two months' rent as compensation to tenants upon serving a Section 173 ‘no-fault’ possession notice has been rejected by the Welsh Government.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 13/05/2025
Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal

NRLA: Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal

The Welsh Government has rejected a recommendation that would have required landlords to provide two months' rent as compensation to tenants upon serving a Section 173 ‘no-fault’ possession notice.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 13/05/2025
NRLA: Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal

Blog: Why falling investment is bad news for us all

With new figures showing buy-to-let investment has fallen to pre-financial crisis levels, NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle looks at why a vibrant rental sector is essential for the country – and what can be done to encourage growth.

Industry News Ben Beadle 13/05/2025
Blog: Why falling investment is bad news for us all

NRLA win as Welsh National Housing Survey announced

The Welsh Government has agreed to undertake a Welsh Housing Survey next year, following a longstanding campaign by the NRLA. Wales has complex and unique housing challenges and the NRLA firmly believe that relable and up-to-the minute data will help the Government develop strong and effective policies that work for both landlords and tenants.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 09/05/2025
NRLA win as Welsh National Housing Survey announced

NRLA welcomes Welsh Government’s commitment to National Housing Survey

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to undertake a Welsh Housing Survey for 2026–27. This is a positive step towards recognising the importance of evidence-led policymaking, something the NRLA has consistently championed.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 09/05/2025
NRLA welcomes Welsh Government’s commitment to National Housing Survey

Retrofit pledge a start – but more support needed

The Government has announced plans to train 18,000 retrofit professionals in a bid to realise its energy efficiency ambitions. The NRLA has flagged the nationwide shortage of tradespeople as a major obstacle to its plans to introduce new minimum energy efficiency standards, demanding all rental homes have a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/05/2025
Retrofit pledge a start – but more support needed

NRLA CEO addresses national Renters’ Rights event

Landlord and tenant priorities in a post-Renters’ Rights Bill world were the focus of discussions led by NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle at a national seminar this week. Ben was addressing the Westminster Social Policy Forum keynote seminar on the next steps for the private rented sector in England once the Bill is passed.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/05/2025
NRLA CEO addresses national Renters’ Rights event

Renters’ Rights Bill: Attend our exclusive member webinar

The NRLA is hosting another member-only webinar, discussing the very latest on the Renters' Rights Bill and proposed amendments.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 09/05/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill: Attend our exclusive member webinar

Landlords urged to use High Court enforcement to tackle eviction delays

Landlords struggling to get their properties back because of months of delays and a ‘postcode lottery’ in the County Court system are being urged to enforce their judgments through the High Court.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 08/05/2025
Landlords urged to use High Court enforcement to tackle eviction delays