Industry news
NRLA calls for clarity from Natalie Elphicke MP on rent freeze proposal
Following the publication of her article for Conservative Home (entitled "Keeping people in their homes during harder times must be a top priority"), the NRLA has issued a letter to Natalie Elphicke MP challenging several of her assertions about the private rented sector.
Simon Clarke MP named new Housing Secretary
Simon Clarke (pictured) has been appointed as Housing Secretary this week, following Liz Truss MP being appointed as the new Prime Minister, and a cabinet reshuffle.
Wales: More questions on Rent Smart Wales raised in the Senedd
Rent Smart Wales' full telephone service will return 'as soon as possible', the Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS has confirmed. The licensing authority's landlord phoneline has been temporarily closed for several weeks. The Minister's comments were made in response to two questions tabled by the Member of Senedd for Monmouth, Peter Fox MS.
NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State
Following the Government's cabinet reshuffle, the NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Simon Clarke MP to role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO
Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour without urgent changes.That was the warning from the Chief Executive of the NRLA Ben Beadle, as he appeared before MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.
NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation
Following the Government’s announcement of its Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, the NRLA has commented on what it believes a future DHS should entail.
Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know
The Government recently closed a consultation seeking opinions on a proposed Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). The proposals set out a new method for debtors to repay creditors over time, while being protected from enforcement action. NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.
NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap
The NRLA has appeared in the national press in order to vigorously oppose the introduction of any form of rent control in the UK's private rented sector.
Rent Smart Wales failing its users by closing phone lines
The NRLA has received calls from landlords who are concerned with Rent Smart Wales' (RSW) decision to close its phoneline service. NRLA contacted the organisation to discover why such a step had been taken.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act: further legislation coming
