Industry news
NRLA agrees new partnership with Landlord Property Exchange
Looking to sell your rental property, but don’t want your tenants to face the stress and disruption of eviction?Selling with tenants in situ could be the solution and now, thanks to a new partnership between the NRLA and Landlord Property Exchange (LP Exchange), landlords can do just that.
Leading business journalist to host the UK Housing Conference
The NRLA has confirmed that award winning business journalist Steph McGovern will host the NRLA’s UK Housing Conference 2025.
NRLA in the running for prestigious awards
The NRLA is in the running for four highly coveted awards at this year's Memcom ceremony, including best trade association and a nomination for chief executive Ben Beadle
Leasehold reform: New proposals to increase leaseholder protections
The Government has begun its consultation to reform leasehold, examining service charges and proposing agents to have mandatory qualifications
New Building Safety Bill introduced in Wales
This week, the Welsh Government introduced the Building Safety (Wales) Bill to the Senedd, with implications for HMO landlords. The Bill is similar to legislation in England, which came in response to the Grenfell tragedy.
Ofgem exploring new regulations for heat networks
The energy regulator Ofgem is consulting in order to protect customers from unfair service charges, which stem from heat networks
Steph McGovern to present NRLA housing conference
Award winning business journalist, Steph McGovern, will host the NRLA’s annual UK Housing Conference this year, at what is a critical time for the private rented sector.
Renters’ Rights Bill: Government backs NRLA review call
Wins on pet deposits and letting restrictions for landlords were the big talking points following the Renters’ Rights Bill’s Report stage debate this week, both representing big wins for the NRLA. An amendment enabling landlords to take an additional ‘pet deposit’ of three weeks’ rent was accepted, along with one that would reduce the restrictions on landlords reletting homes repossessed to be sold from 12 to six months.
Course of the Month - The Key to Property Investment
One of the NRLA's most popular courses, The Key to Property Investment offers everything you need to know about how to find and make the most of great investment opportunities, and is packed with insider secrets and top tips on how seasoned experts create equity and value in their deals.
Starmer's government one year in
Last July, the Government won the election with a promise to reform housing, focusing on security, standards, and sustainability in the private rented sector (PRS). A year on, it’s time to review the key proposals put forward and examine their progress so far. Public affairs officer Mia Rotaru explains more.
