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

Renters’ Rights Bill deep dive: Seeking possession after Section 21 goes

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to make the biggest changes to the private rented sector in over 30 years when it comes into force next year. To help landlords get up to speed, the NRLA is publishing a series of articles outlining the detail you need to know. This week we focus on the big changes coming on how you seek possession to end a tenancy.

Industry News James Wood 20/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill deep dive: Seeking possession after Section 21 goes

Twenty-one people chasing every rental property, says Zoopla

An average of 21 people are competing for every rental property advertised, according to new figures from property portal Zoopla. The figure is more than twice the pre-pandemic average and up from an average of 15 recorded in the last report in June.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/09/2024
Twenty-one people chasing every rental property, says Zoopla

NRLA Research: Have your say on the Renters' Rights Bill

The new Renters’ Rights Bill promises seismic change across the private rented sector (PRS), and the NRLA wants to hear more about the potential impact of proposed new legislation on you and your business.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 19/09/2024
NRLA Research: Have your say on the Renters' Rights Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill: NRLA secures blanket media coverage of launch

Throughout this hugely significant week for the private rented sector, the NRLA has been working hard to ensure the ‘landlord’s voice’ is heard loud and clear across UK national, trade and regional media.

Industry News Sam Hunter 13/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill: NRLA secures blanket media coverage of launch

Get up to speed on new Renters' Rights Bill at NRLA Landlord Conference

Time is running out to get your ticket for the 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference. With the Renters' Rights Bill announced this week, now is the time to book your spot to hear the very latest as to what the changes will mean from experts from across the industry.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 13/09/2024
Get up to speed on new Renters' Rights Bill at NRLA Landlord Conference

Renters' Rights Bill: What you need to know

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 11/09/2024
Renters' Rights Bill: What you need to know

Rental reform needs to work for tenants and landlords

Ahead of the publication of the Renters' Rights Bill, the NRLA has issued a statement which responds to the Bill’s key proposals.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 11/09/2024
Rental reform needs to work for tenants and landlords

Renters’ Rights Bill to be published today

Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill will be published later today. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle met with housing minister Matthew Pennycook and Labour Peer Baroness Taylor of Stevenage yesterday along with other stakeholders for a briefing about the contents of the Bill, which the Government says will ‘give greater security and protections for 11 million renters’.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill to be published today

Renters’ Rights Bill could be announced as soon as next week

Details of Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill could be published as soon as next week, with sources close to the Government claiming an announcement is imminent.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/09/2024
Renters’ Rights Bill could be announced as soon as next week

Rightmove points to worsening crisis in private rented sector

Following Rightmove's recent statistics which suggest that the number of former rental properties up for sale is at the highest levels recorded, the NRLA has issued a statement addressing the findings, as well as discussing what this means for the future of the Buy-to-Let sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 05/09/2024
Rightmove points to worsening crisis in private rented sector