Industry news
"One size fits all" approach to retrofitting nation's homes risks widening economic inequality, warns new research
Today marks the new launch of a report, authored by leading think tank Localis and sponsored by the NRLA, entitled 'Lagging behind: energy efficiency in low-viability properties'.
Clarity Needed on Rental Housing Energy Efficiency Measures, says NRLA
A piecemeal approach risks undermining efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the private rented sector, according to the NRLA.
NRLA celebrates awards success
The NRLA has won two awards at the prestigious Association Excellence Awards, with its magazine and Covid response singled out for praise. Property picked up the Bronze award for Best Association Magazine (over 25,000 circulation) and Best Lobbying Campaign or Advancement of a Cause during Covid-19 at the Association Excellence Awards.
Rent Smart Wales Survey
The NRLA are calling for more scrutiny on Rent Smart Wales. We are calling on landlords to let us know their views on how effectively Rent Smart Wales are operating, how successfully they are communicating with landlords and to what extent they are improving standards in the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
Private Rent Debts Double During the Pandemic
The proportion of private renters in arrears in England has more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic according to Government data released today.
The Future of right to rent in England
In welcome news for landlords, a recent consultation by the Government has indicated that right to rent checks will become easier to perform in 2022.
The next Budget - our proposals to the Treasury
With the 2021 Budget right around the corner we have done our utmost to highlight those issues across the private rented sector which impact our members.
Dishing the Dirt on Deposit Disputes in Lettings
Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has revealed the dirtiest room of the house at the end of tenancy according to landlords throughout the UK. In this month's article, TDS shares the results of the poll and the latest insights from the Statistical Briefing, with some real-life case studies to help landlords avoid the same greasy issues
NRLA partners with Kamma to help members with rising licensing demands
The NRLA has partnered with data company Kamma to create NRLA Licensing Support, an exclusive service for members designed to assist with licensing and regulatory compliance.
Universal Credit cut will worsen rent arrears crisis says NRLA
Today the Government will go ahead with a planned cut to Universal Credit of £20 per week. The level of welfare support had been increased in light of the impact of the pandemic on household incomes.
