Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
General Election 2019 - What we know so far
Ahead of political parties launching their election manifestos over the next week, we look at some of the statements politicians from each of the three major parties have made when it comes to housing, and in particular the private rented sector.
Landlords call for package to support tenants hit by coronavirus
The country's leading landlord organisations are calling for a package of measures from Government and mortgage lenders to support tenants and landlords affected by the coronavirus.
Shadow Chancellor pledges to cap rents to 'rip-off landlords'
John McDonnell has pledged to cap rents in his speech to the Labour Party Conference in Brighton.In the speech he says a future Labour Government will cap rents and build a million new genuinely affordable homes, so young people in particular aren’t pouring away thousands of pounds from their wages to "rip-off" landlords.
RLA election manifesto: a positive vision for the PRS
With a General Election set for December 12, the RLA has published a six-point manifesto unveiling a positive vision for the private rented sector.
All change: Five new pieces of legislation to hit landlords in 2020
Next year will be a year of change for many landlords, with new legislation covering everything from tenant fees to energy efficiency coming in during 2020. Here’s our quick guide to the changes you can expect to see and how they will affect you.
Flats without cladding will no longer need EWS1 checks
Owners of flats in buildings without cladding will no longer need an EWS1 form to sell or re-mortgage their property the Government has announced. Post - Grenfell the Government introduced rules requiring homes to undergo an external wall survey process, commonly referred to as "EWS1".
Black Friday: The best deals for landlords
Black Friday 2020 is here, and we've got some fantastic membership and training offers with you which we can't wait to share.
Black Friday: The best deals for landlords
Black Friday 2020 is here, and we've got some fantastic membership and training offers with you which we can't wait to share.
Landlords urged to respond to local licensing consultations
A number of council's are currently consulting on licensing proposals, and the NRLA is urging landlords to make sure they have their say in the consultations affecting them.
Sunak cuts housing support
