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

NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State

Following the Government's cabinet reshuffle, the NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Simon Clarke MP to role of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Industry News Sam Hunter 07/09/2022
NRLA welcomes appointment of Simon Clarke as DLUHC Secretary of State

Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO

Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour without urgent changes.That was the warning from the Chief Executive of the NRLA Ben Beadle, as he appeared before MPs on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 07/09/2022
Rental reforms risk becoming a charter for anti-social behaviour, says NRLA CEO

NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation

Following the Government’s announcement of its Decent Homes Standard (DHS) consultation, the NRLA has commented on what it believes a future DHS should entail.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/09/2022
NRLA responds to launch of Decent Homes Standard consultation

Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know

The Government recently closed a consultation seeking opinions on a proposed Statutory Debt Repayment Plan (SDRP). The proposals set out a new method for debtors to repay creditors over time, while being protected from enforcement action. NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.

Industry News James Wood 26/08/2022
Statutory Debt Repayment Plan: what you need to know

NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap

The NRLA has appeared in the national press in order to vigorously oppose the introduction of any form of rent control in the UK's private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 22/08/2022
NRLA opposes campaigners' call for rent cap

Rent Smart Wales failing its users by closing phone lines

The NRLA has received calls from landlords who are concerned with Rent Smart Wales' (RSW) decision to close its phoneline service. NRLA contacted the organisation to discover why such a step had been taken.

Industry News Josh Lovell 22/08/2022
Rent Smart Wales failing its users by closing phone lines

Renting Homes (Wales) Act: further legislation coming

Industry News Josh Lovell 19/08/2022
Renting Homes (Wales) Act: further legislation coming

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