Industry news
Members rallied to contact MPs as evictions ban extended
The extension of the evictions ban will have devastating consequences for some landlords, with the NRLA encouraging those affected to write to their MPs to make sure their voices are heard.
Conservatives vow to strengthen landlords' rights
A vow to strengthen landlords’ rights has been made in the Conservative manifesto, released today.
Budget 2020: Action needed to halt fall in supply of homes
The Chancellor must take action in the Budget to reverse the fall off in the supply of rented housing say landlords. With landlords selling more properties than they are buying and others switching to short-term holiday lets for tax reasons, unless action is taken tenants are going to find it increasingly hard to find the housing they want, and rents will inevitably go up.
Section 21 consultation: Government reveals plans
The Government has published the consultation of abolishing Section 21, so called no fault repossessions in the private rented sector.
Housing market reopens in England
Landlords can now hold viewings and allow tenants to move in and out of rental homes, provided they follow social distancing measures.
Tenant Fees Act: One month to go until extension
The Tenant Fees Act came into force in England last year, and on 1st June 2020, it will be extended to cover all existing tenancies.
Possessions win as Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons debate
The NRLA was referenced several times by the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP in the Commons when discussing the end to the ban on repossessions next month.
Landlords publish new deal for rented housing
Private landlords are calling on the Government to establish a new landlord and tenant conciliation service as part of its planned changes to the private rented sector. The call, being made by the National Residential Landlords Association, comes as it publishes its proposals for the Renters' Reform Bill.
Plans to change tenancy agreements to allow 'well behaved pets'
The Housing Secretary has announced plans to revise the Government’s model tenancy agreement to allow for “well behaved pets” in properties. The Government says that the plan, announced at the weekend, will ensure that more landlords are catering for responsible pet owners wherever possible.
Boris to be PM, so what can we expect on housing?
Boris Johnson will become the UK’s next Prime Minister, so what does this mean for housing – and in particular the private rented sector? While both Johnson and Hunt have remained tight-lipped on plans regarding housing and the PRS, we can look to his record as London Mayor and to a lesser extent to his Telegraph column to find out more on his stance.
