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

Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation

Weeks before Renting Homes Wales comes into force, the Welsh Government has announced that notice periods for converted contracts will change from two to six months.

Industry News Josh Lovell 11/11/2022
Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation

NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform

It has been another successful week for the Policy and Campaigns Team in Westminster as NRLA concerns were quoted by MPs in the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 11/11/2022
NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform

Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support

The Government has introduced legislation that requires landlords to pass-on the benefits of measures brought in to help with energy costs to tenants, in response to rising prices. Senior campaigns and public affairs officer Eleanor Bateman explains what landlords need to know.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 10/11/2022
Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support

Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs

A proposed amendment may stop the Valuation Office from charging council tax by the room in HMOs. Find out how you can get involved with the campaign to end this practice here.

Industry News James Wood 08/11/2022
Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs

Wales: NRLA win on safety rules

New amendments to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act will make it easier for landlords to comply with electrical safety rules.The changes follow NRLA calls for legislation to be brought into line with rules in England, allowing the use of electrical installation certificates (EIC) to prove new-build properties are safe.

Industry News Josh Lovell 01/11/2022
Wales: NRLA win on safety rules

Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate

Newly appointed housing minister Felicity Buchan MP shared NRLA calls on rental reform in a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons yesterday. The minister said she shared the NRLA's view that landlords' right to repossess must be protected - and pledged that any 'unnecessary restrictions' on this would be removed.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 04/11/2022
Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate

NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister

Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/11/2022
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister

Landlords call on new housing secretary to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants

Today, we responded to confirmation of Michael Gove's reappointment following the cabinet reshuffle and Rishi Sunak becoming PM.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 26/10/2022
Landlords call on new housing secretary to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants

One month countdown : NRLA confirms minister for PRS as keynote speaker

The NRLA, the largest membership association for landlords, announced new speakers today for the National Landlord Conference. There's just one month to go before the largest landlord conference comes to Coventry Building Society Arena on 15 November.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 24/10/2022
One month countdown : NRLA confirms minister for PRS as keynote speaker

Campaigns Update- what we are doing for you

It's been another busy week for the policy and campaigns team, representing you and your businesses at high-level meetings and events.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 21/10/2022
Campaigns Update- what we are doing for you