Industry news

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

Leaseholders wont need to pay for unsafe cladding remediation in medium-rise flats

The Government has announced that leaseholders in lower height buildings will not have to pay for the removal of unsafe cladding.

Industry News Victoria Barker 14/01/2022
Leaseholders wont need to pay for unsafe cladding remediation in medium-rise flats

Tenancy Hardship Grant extended by Welsh Government

The Welsh Government has announced that the eligibility period for the Tenancy Hardship Grant launched in July 2021 will be extended to include Covid-related rent arrears accrued up to 31 December 2021.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 12/01/2022
Tenancy Hardship Grant extended by Welsh Government

Welsh Government announces Renting Homes Wales Act implementation timings

Following the news that the Welsh Government has announced timings for the implementation of the Renting Homes Wales Act, the NRLA has published its response to this development.

Industry News Sam Hunter 12/01/2022
Welsh Government announces Renting Homes Wales Act implementation timings

Blog: Landlords Needed for Building Safety Bill

We need NRLA members with experience of ownership and letting units in mid or high-rise properties to volunteer to share their knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing similar landlords.

Industry News Chris Norris 22/12/2021
Blog: Landlords Needed for Building Safety Bill

Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market

Over half of private landlords responding to a new survey conducted by the LSE on behalf of the NRLA say recent tax changes in the rental market have had a negative impact on their investment plans.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/12/2021
Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market

NRLA responds to new Welsh Government announcement on notice periods

Following the Welsh Government's decision to extend the six month notice period regulations introduced at the start of the pandemic until 24 March 2022, the NRLA has issued its response to this news.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/12/2021
NRLA responds to new Welsh Government announcement on notice periods

NRLA CEO named Executive Director of the Year

NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has been named Executive Director of the Year at the UK Association Awards. Organised by the Association of Association Executives the awards, now in their 18th year, recognise excellence and celebrate best practice.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/12/2021
NRLA CEO named Executive Director of the Year

Government plans for energy improvements in rental housing need rethink

Proposals to force landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require a rethink, according to the NRLA.

Industry News Sam Hunter 16/12/2021
Government plans for energy improvements in rental housing need rethink

TDS: The Adjudication Digest

Industry News Sandy Bastin 14/12/2021
TDS: The Adjudication Digest

Demand for rental housing increases across the South East and West Midlands

Demand for private rental housing across the South East and West Midlands is continuing to increase, according to new research by the National Residential Landlords Association.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 10/12/2021
Demand for rental housing increases across the South East and West Midlands