Industry news
NRLA submits written evidence to the LUHC Select Committee
The NRLA has submitted written evidence to the Levelling-up, Housing, and Communities (LUHC) select committee inquiry into the Fairer Renting White Paper. NRLA CEO Ben Beadle will give in-person evidence to the committee on 5th September.
Regional research findings reveal state of UK's supply crisis
Demand for rental homes across the UK has reached record levels as almost a quarter of landlords say they plan to sell off homes.
Fraudulent agent stole £80k of rents and deposits
A letting agent who pocketed deposits and rent from landlords totalling more than £80,000 has pleaded guilty to fraud.
NRLA providing insight for Ministerial roundtable around housing refugees
The NRLA is providing insight and expertise, as part of a UK Government industry roundtable on improving access to the Private Rented Sector for refugees.
Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA calls around Rent Smart Wales
The Welsh Shadow Minister for Housing, Janet Finch-Saunders, has backed the NRLA's calls to improve Rent Smart Wales (RSW) for landlords and tenants.
Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case
Following coverage of claims from Shelter that landlords are not passing on the £400 energy bills rebate to tenants, the NRLA has responded on behalf of its members to challenge this misleading narrative.
Next PM must tackle rental supply crisis in Yorkshire and the Humber
The next Prime Minister must tackle the supply crisis in the private rented sector in Yorkshire and the Humber if homeownership ambitions are to become a reality.
NRLA surveying members on rental reform
The NRLA is surveying members on the Government's new plans for rental reform, that were revealed last month. The NRLA is collecting the views of landlords who let property in England, including those who may live in other parts of the UK or overseas to inform its response to Government.
New Renting Homes Wales legislation announced
Further subordinate legislation, necessary for the Welsh Government to implement the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 has been approved. In this blog our policy officer Josh Lovell takes a closer look at this and explains more about NRLA campaigning.
Reforming the private rented sector inquiry launches
The Government's rental reform White Paper is to be scrutinized by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee following the launch of an inquiry this week.