Industry news

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

Energy Efficiency: Time is Running Out

It is highly likely that a new stricter target will be set in the very near future for the PRS. It was expected last October, and then in March of this year (2022) but has not materialised.

Industry News Chris Norris 31/03/2022
Energy Efficiency: Time is Running Out

Cladding - how many let properties will be covered by the UK Government's plans for medium-rise buildings?

Today, potential changes to the Building Safety Bill are being debated in the House of Lords, including consideration of amendments concerning leaseholder landlord inclusion in remediation funding.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 29/03/2022
Cladding - how many let properties will be covered by the UK Government's plans for medium-rise buildings?

New Right to Rent rules in place from 6 April

From 6 April 2022, changes to Right to Rent legislation will come into force, affecting checks for some groups of tenants. You can see the draft guidance which will come into force from 6 April 2022 on the GOV.UK website. Please note that the existing guidance remains in place until then, as outlined on our resources page.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 25/03/2022
New Right to Rent rules in place from 6 April

Coronavirus extended possession notice periods to end in Wales

The NRLA has learnt today that the Welsh Government will not be extending the six-month notice period brought in under coronavirus legislation.

Industry News Tim Thomas 23/03/2022
Coronavirus extended possession notice periods to end in Wales

Spring statement welcome but not enough argue landlords

Following the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the NRLA provides its response to today's announcements by the Treasury.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 23/03/2022
Spring statement welcome but not enough argue landlords

John Stewart: A tribute to a much-loved friend and colleague

The NRLA is sad to confirm that its Deputy Director for Policy and Research, John Stewart, passed away over the weekend after being diagnosed with cancer.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/03/2022
John Stewart: A tribute to a much-loved friend and colleague

NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls in new shadow white paper

Today we launch our Shadow Wales White Paper, which calls on the Welsh Government to reject rent controls and sets out what can be done to create a fairer, more inclusive Welsh private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 18/03/2022
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls in new shadow white paper

Scrapping New Homes Tax Would Raise 10 Billion

The Government could benefit to the tune of 10 billion if it scrapped the stamp duty levy on the purchase of homes to rent out.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 15/03/2022
Scrapping New Homes Tax Would Raise 10 Billion

UK Government announces Homes for Ukraine scheme: what landlords need to know

The UK Government has today announced its Homes for Ukraine scheme, calling for sponsors to register their interest in providing accommodation to those fleeing the conflict. Here's what landlords need to know.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 14/03/2022
UK Government announces Homes for Ukraine scheme: what landlords need to know

NRLA launches new property redress scheme pilot

Today the National Residential Landlords Association, in association with the Property Redress Scheme and The Dispute Service, launches a pilot redress scheme to help landlords and tenants resolve disputes.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 11/03/2022
NRLA launches new property redress scheme pilot