Industry news

News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

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.

Industry News Chris Norris 19/08/2022
NRLA submits written evidence to the LUHC Select Committee

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.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 19/08/2022
Regional research findings reveal state of UK's supply crisis

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/08/2022
Fraudulent agent stole £80k of rents and deposits

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.

Industry News Tim Thomas 12/08/2022
NRLA providing insight for Ministerial roundtable around housing 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.

Industry News Josh Lovell 12/08/2022
Wales: Shadow Housing Minister backs NRLA calls around Rent Smart Wales

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.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/08/2022
Energy bill rebates and the private rented sector: NRLA puts forward landlords' case

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.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 28/07/2022
Next PM must tackle rental supply crisis in Yorkshire and the Humber

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 26/07/2022
NRLA surveying members on rental reform

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.

Industry News Josh Lovell 25/07/2022
New Renting Homes Wales legislation announced

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 22/07/2022
Reforming the private rented sector inquiry launches