Industry news

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

Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was at the Conservative Party Conference this week, where an anti-landlord attitude was clearly in evidence. He says now is the time for change.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/10/2022
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change

NRLA announces new Carpetright partnership

The NRLA has launched a new partnership with Carpetright, which will provide a range of benefits for our members.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 04/10/2022
NRLA announces new Carpetright partnership

Landlords publish cost of living plan for private rented sector

In a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng, the NRLA calls on the Treasury to implement the NRLA's plan of action on how to deal with the issues affecting the private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 29/09/2022
Landlords publish cost of living plan for private rented sector

Welsh Government launches consultation on extending six-month notice period to apply to existing tenancies

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to extend the notice period landlords are required to give for converted contracts after the Renting Homes Wales Act comes into force on 1st December.

Industry News Victoria Barker 27/09/2022
Welsh Government launches consultation on extending six-month notice period to apply to existing tenancies

Labour housing plans a charter for rent dodgers and nightmare tenants, says NRLA

Today, we responded to reports about Labour's plans for the private rented sector to be announced by the Shadow Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary at the party's conference.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 26/09/2022
Labour housing plans a charter for rent dodgers and nightmare tenants, says NRLA

Chancellor Delivers Tax Cutting Mini-Budget

Today (23 September 2022) the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, delivered a statement to the House of Commons on plans to boost economic growth.

Industry News Chris Norris 23/09/2022
Chancellor Delivers Tax Cutting Mini-Budget

Landlords respond to rent increase research

The NRLA has responded to research published by Shelter today on rent increases in the private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 23/09/2022
Landlords respond to rent increase research

Energy bill support demonising landlords

The NRLA has responded to news that the Government plans to legislate to ensure landlords pass on the Energy Bills Support Scheme discount to tenants paying all-inclusive rents.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 22/09/2022
Energy bill support demonising landlords

The energy price cap - what you need to know

The Government has announced that the planned 80% rise in energy prices for consumers will not go ahead as planned on 1 October. While the full details have yet to be announced, there is some important information available that will help landlords and tenants prepare.

Industry News James Wood 16/09/2022
The energy price cap - what you need to know

Landlords feel let down by Government

Almost 90 per cent of landlords feel the Government’s White Paper on rental reform demonstrates an anti-landlord agenda, according to new research by the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2022
Landlords feel let down by Government