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

NRLA supports Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign

Industry News Victoria Barker 23/02/2023
NRLA supports Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign

NRLA win on unfair HMO tax

A controversial system which has seen council tax bills soar for HMO landlords is set to be axed following pressure from the NRLA. The Government has mooted plans to end the unfair practice of disaggregation of HMOs, announcing a public consultation on the issue this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/02/2023
NRLA win on unfair HMO tax

Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in central London and North East England

According to newly-released data, renters across central London and North East England face a deepening crisis as the squeeze on the supply of rented homes continues unabated.

Industry News Sam Hunter 23/02/2023
Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in central London and North East England

NRLA supply and demand campaign secures widespread media coverage

The NRLA's supply and demand campaign received a significant boost this week, after research findings promoted by our Communications Team secured wide-ranging national and trade press coverage.

Industry News Sam Hunter 17/02/2023
NRLA supply and demand campaign secures widespread media coverage

Landlord raises money for hospital ward that saved his life

On #RandomActsofKindnessDay, we share the story of landlord Matt Hinks. A random act of kindness from a doctor at his local hospital inspired him to raise thousands of pounds for the unit that ultimately saved his life. First published in NRLA magazine, Property.

Industry News Victoria Barker 15/02/2023
Landlord raises money for hospital ward that saved his life

NRLA Wales campaigns update: What we are doing for you

This month the NRLA Wales policy team has been busy meeting with key officials, where we discussed topics including the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, rent controls and more.

Industry News Victoria Barker 16/02/2023
NRLA Wales campaigns update: What we are doing for you

Rental supply crisis worsens as landlords face growing mortgage costs

According to new research produced by consultancy BVA/BDRC for the NRLA, almost a third of private landlords with a buy-to-let mortgage are faced with higher costs.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 15/02/2023
Rental supply crisis worsens as landlords face growing mortgage costs

New Renting Homes (Wales) guidance

Two months after implementation it is clear that the Renting Homes (Wales) legislation still has a number of significant grey areas. To help members understand their obligations the NRLA has expanded guidance on Renting Homes (Wales).

Industry News Sally Walmsley 13/02/2023
New Renting Homes (Wales) guidance

Controversial council tax plan could hit housing standards

Manchester City Council has tabled controversial plans to introduce a 100% increase in council tax for PRS homes during any void period. Here Policy Officer Dan Cumming explains how the proposals could see housing standards suffer.

Industry News Dan Cumming 10/02/2023
Controversial council tax plan could hit housing standards

Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans

NRLA proposals for major court reform, a review of landlord taxes and exemptions for student landlords set to be hit by the abolition of the fixed term have been backed by the influential Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/02/2023
Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans