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

Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market

Over half of private landlords responding to a new survey conducted by the LSE on behalf of the NRLA say recent tax changes in the rental market have had a negative impact on their investment plans.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/12/2021
Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market

NRLA responds to new Welsh Government announcement on notice periods

Following the Welsh Government's decision to extend the six month notice period regulations introduced at the start of the pandemic until 24 March 2022, the NRLA has issued its response to this news.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/12/2021
NRLA responds to new Welsh Government announcement on notice periods

NRLA CEO named Executive Director of the Year

NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has been named Executive Director of the Year at the UK Association Awards. Organised by the Association of Association Executives the awards, now in their 18th year, recognise excellence and celebrate best practice.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 17/12/2021
NRLA CEO named Executive Director of the Year

Government plans for energy improvements in rental housing need rethink

Proposals to force landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require a rethink, according to the NRLA.

Industry News Sam Hunter 16/12/2021
Government plans for energy improvements in rental housing need rethink

TDS: The Adjudication Digest

Industry News Sandy Bastin 14/12/2021
TDS: The Adjudication Digest

Demand for rental housing increases across the South East and West Midlands

Demand for private rental housing across the South East and West Midlands is continuing to increase, according to new research by the National Residential Landlords Association.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 10/12/2021
Demand for rental housing increases across the South East and West Midlands

Landlords back call for strategic approach to rental housing sector

Responding to the National Audit Office report published today on the regulation of the private rented sector, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said:

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 10/12/2021
Landlords back call for strategic approach to rental housing sector

Tenants with covid rent debts see arrears increase

Average rent debts still owed by renters as a result of the pandemic have increased by 41 per cent since May according to new research.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 08/12/2021
Tenants with covid rent debts see arrears increase

Landlords welcome plan to end homelessness

Landlords in Wales have welcomed the Government's announcement of a new £30 million funding pot as part of a plan to end homelessness. Local authorities are expected to be able to use this funding to support a nationwide private rented sector leasing scheme.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 30/11/2021
Landlords welcome plan to end homelessness

Government Response to Consultation on Proposals to Extend Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements

The Government has announced they plan to expand the scope of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm legislation in both private and social housing.

Industry News James Wood 26/11/2021
Government Response to Consultation on Proposals to Extend Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements