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

What you need to know: smoke and CO alarms in properties

The government has now published legislation that will amend the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 from 1 October 2022. These amendments will bring social housing in line with the PRS, making it mandatory for social housing to fit smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well.

Industry News James Wood 16/05/2022
What you need to know: smoke and CO alarms in properties

Mental Health Awareness week - taking care of yourself and your tenants

Letting out homes can be a stressful business, and with the impact of Covid-19 and added pressures of the current cost-of-living crisis it is no surprise many people are struggling with their mental health. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and, with this in mind, the NRLA is reminding landlords to think about their mental wellbeing - and to reach out if they need help.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 13/05/2022
Mental Health Awareness week - taking care of yourself and your tenants

NRLA in talks with Director General for Levelling Up

Rental reform, the proposed landlord register and the growing gulf between supply and demand for privately rented homes were on the agenda when NRLA CEO Ben Beadle met with top housing civil servant Emran Mian. Mr Mian met with Ben to discuss some of the major issues concerning private sector landlords ahead of this week’s Queen’s Speech.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 12/05/2022
NRLA in talks with Director General for Levelling Up

Blog: NRLA win as possession grounds to be strengthened

Today's Queen's Speech saw the UK Government re-commit to a Renters Reform Bill, including the abolition of Section 21 while also strengthening landlords' rights to possession through new grounds. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle explains what happens next.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/05/2022
Blog: NRLA win as possession grounds to be strengthened

Possession grounds to be strengthened as end of Section 21 in sight

Plans to abolish Section 21 repossessions will be brought forward it has been confirmed in the Queen's Speech today. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle has welcomed the Government's commitment to tackling arrears and antisocial behaviour and will continue to lobby Ministers to ensure other grounds for possessions are fair.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/05/2022
Possession grounds to be strengthened as end of Section 21 in sight

Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions

Government efforts to dampen investment in rental housing are fuelling a supply crisis according to BVA/BDRC research analysed by the NRLA.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/05/2022
Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions

NRLA challenges Shelter report findings

Following the publication of new research on Section 21 evictions by Shelter our Chief Executive Ben Beadle wrote to Shelter's CEO, Polly Neate, to challenge the misleading claims set out in their report.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 03/05/2022
NRLA challenges Shelter report findings

Landlords' mission to save pets in Ukraine

As millions of refugees flee war-torn Ukraine with little more than the clothes on their backs, many have had no choice but to leave behind much-loved family pets. Landlords Nick Tadd and Vanessa Warwick have raised tens of thousands of pounds to help save these animals, with Nick travelling to Ukraine to help coordinate the rescue mission on the ground.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/04/2022
Landlords' mission to save pets in Ukraine

Landlords slam Shelter scaremongering

This morning we responded to newly-released data from Shelter on repossessions in the private rented sector. Our response challenges some of the erroneous findings which emerged from the research.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 27/04/2022
Landlords slam Shelter scaremongering

NRLA announces Movewise as official sales partner

The NRLA is delighted to announce that it has appointed Movewise, the UK's leading property sales management service, as its property sales partner.

Industry News Victoria Barker 25/04/2022
NRLA announces Movewise as official sales partner