Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Covid arrears leave renters struggling to find a new home
Thousands of private renters who have built arrears during the pandemic face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores according to a new survey.
Call to action: Consultation on new tenancies in Wales
The NRLA is urging landlords to respond to a Welsh Government consultation on the new model occupational contracts (tenancies) that are due to be introduced next year.
NRLA Welsh Enforcement Index Reveals Licensing Postcode Lottery
The National Residential Landlords Association's (NRLA) Welsh Enforcement Index, reveals an enforcement postcode lottery across Wales.
Landlords back call for reform to CGT payment rules
Responding to a report published this afternoon by the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) which recommends that the Government should extend the deadline for the payment of Capital Gains Tax from 30 to 60 days following disposal of a residential property, Chris Norris, Policy Director for the National Residential Landlords Association said:
Renters leaving the capital as rent continues to fall
Private sector tenants are leaving London in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Welsh Government must address rent crisis
The pandemic-related debts of tenants and landlords should be 'top of the Housing Minister's in-tray", according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) following the formation of a new Welsh Government.
What does the Welsh election result mean for the sector?
Last week, the people of Wales went to the polls to elect members to the Sixth Senedd. The next day, a three-party system had emerged, with a third of MSs making their debut in the legislature.
Queen's Speech: what next for rental reform?
This week's Queen's Speech announced a white paper outlining the Government's proposals ahead of legislation to reform the private rented sector. The white paper will come two years after it was originally announced that the Renters' Reform Bill would be introduced and Section 21 evictions abolished in the 2019 Queen's Speech.
Chancellor needs to address rent debt crisis as rental market restrictions are eased
Responding to confirmation by the Government today of its plans to taper down emergency restrictions in the private rented sector, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said:
Right to rent transition period extended
Changes to right to rent checks, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will remain in place until June 21. Emergency measures, introduced in March last year to minimise face-to-face contact, were due to end on Sunday - but the Government has announced they will be extended to give landlords more time to adjust.
