Industry news
Possession grounds to be strengthened as end of Section 21 in sight
Plans to abolish Section 21 repossessions will be brought forward it has been confirmed in the Queen's Speech today. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle has welcomed the Government's commitment to tackling arrears and antisocial behaviour and will continue to lobby Ministers to ensure other grounds for possessions are fair.
Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions
Government efforts to dampen investment in rental housing are fuelling a supply crisis according to BVA/BDRC research analysed by the NRLA.
NRLA challenges Shelter report findings
Following the publication of new research on Section 21 evictions by Shelter our Chief Executive Ben Beadle wrote to Shelter's CEO, Polly Neate, to challenge the misleading claims set out in their report.
Landlords' mission to save pets in Ukraine
As millions of refugees flee war-torn Ukraine with little more than the clothes on their backs, many have had no choice but to leave behind much-loved family pets. Landlords Nick Tadd and Vanessa Warwick have raised tens of thousands of pounds to help save these animals, with Nick travelling to Ukraine to help coordinate the rescue mission on the ground.
Landlords slam Shelter scaremongering
This morning we responded to newly-released data from Shelter on repossessions in the private rented sector. Our response challenges some of the erroneous findings which emerged from the research.
NRLA announces Movewise as official sales partner
The NRLA is delighted to announce that it has appointed Movewise, the UK's leading property sales management service, as its property sales partner.
Renting Homes Wales - what you need to know
As July 15 2022 approaches, landlords in Wales continue to prepare for the introduction of Renting Homes Wales. Once the act applies in Wales, landlords will see significant changes to the way they manage their properties. The NRLA has produced new guides to help you get ready for the changes up ahead.
Blog: Your right to rent update
In welcome news for landlords, the Government has made it easier to perform right to rent checks from April this year. Under the new rules for right to rent, landlords now have a range of options for performing a right to rent check on prospective tenants, including using digital verification technology that can be performed remotely.
NRLA scoops three national awards
The NRLA has scooped three top accolades at the National Association Awards 2022, including the prestigious National Association of the Year title. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was named Outstanding Director for 2022 at the annual awards, with NRLA members’ magazine Property named Best Magazine.
Landlords Back MPs Call for Rental Housing Strategy
Today we responded to the publication of the Public Accounts Committee’s report on the regulation of the private rented sector, You can read our views within the article here.