Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
New scheme to fund refugee rental deposits
A new scheme providing deposits for refugees who want to move into private rented housing has been launched by property industry charity LandAid and NRLA partner Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS).
A Renters Reform revival?
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle on how resurrecting the Renters (Reform) Bill is Labour’s best bet to maintain a functioning PRS
New data shows 120,000 extra rental homes needed
A hundred and twenty thousand extra rental properties will be needed to meet current demand, according to new analysis from property portal Rightmove.
Your chance to tell us how the PRS is working in Wales
The NRLA is looking for landlords who rent property in Wales to participate in the next stage of a in-depth study looking at the state of the PRS in Wales.
Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform
The NRLA, along with BPF, Grainger PLC, and Leaders Romans Group, has issued a joint statement calling on the next government to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of 'urgency'.
Landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform
The NRLA, along with BPF, Grainger PLC, and Leaders Romans Group, has issued a joint statement calling on the next government to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of 'urgency'.
NRLA podcast: Pre-election special
Ben and Richard are joined by a trio of guests, to discuss the latest election promises ahead of polling day next week.
Next government must ensure housing benefit rates tack rents
Millions of people in the private rented sector face chronic uncertainty due to a failure by the main political parties to provide clarity on housing benefit rates. The NRLA is now calling on the next government to commit to ensuring housing benefit rates permanently track market rents.
NRLA member continues charity crusade
Landlord and letting agent Michelle Walker-Smith has been raising money for charity again. The Newcastle-based business owner has taken part in a sponsored sleep out along with other business leaders, to raise much needed money for the homeless and under-privileged
Exclusive NRLA webinar: Priorities for the new government
The NRLA will host a post-election webinar on 24 July, examining the new government's priorities when it comes to the private rented sector. The webinar will follow the State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech on July 17, where the incoming government will put meat on the bones of its election pledges and outline its plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session.
