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The latest articles relating to the private rented sector. Looking for a press release? Head over to our press release section on the blog.
Welsh Government extend possession ban to end of June
The possession ban in Wales is to be extended from the end of March to 30 June, the Welsh Government have announced today.
How the pandemic has left me struggling
Cathy is currently out of work and struggling financially due to the pandemic, her tenants are in twenty thousand pounds of rent arrears, which began prior to Covid-19 and has nowhere to turn. All because she is a landlord.
What could tenant hardship loans look like?
The NRLA continues to call for financial support in the sector to tackle rent arrears as a result of the pandemic. In this blog deputy campaigns and policy director Meera Chindooroy explains what this would look like for landlords and tenants, and what the NRLA is calling for.
What you need to know about the eviction ban extension
The Government announced yesterday that both the ban on using bailiffs, and the longer notice periods for Section 21 and 8 will continue in the same form until the end of May. Senior policy officer James Wood explains what landlords need to know.
The Big Question: Furnished or unfurnished - what do you rent?
Do you rent out your properties unfurnished - or ready for tenants to move right in? Following a discussion on the furnished/unfurnished debate in our most recent podcast the NRLA is asking what you prefer to do for our next 'Big Question' feature in NRLA members' magazine, Property.
Beginning of the end for emergency measures in the private rented sector
The NRLA responds to the latest Government announcement that current regulations restricting repossessions will be extended until the 31st May and then begin to taper of from the start of June
NRLA calls on Welsh Government to get a grip on rent arrears
In the run-up to May's Welsh election, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) have called on the Welsh Government to improve financial support and end restrictions that have plunged tenants and landlords into debt.
Wales: Landlords share impact of rent arrears
Husband and wife, Ian and Glenys own a three-bedroom property in Deeside, North Wales which is managed by a letting agent.
Pandemic: I feel that landlords have no access to help
Elena is a landlord and owns a property in London and has been a landlord for a few years now. She rents her the property to a family, who never had any issues with paying rent prior to the pandemic.
Renters Reform Bill Spotlight: Conciliation and Court Reform
What is conciliation and who would pay for it? Are the government planning to reform the courts? These are just some of the questions coming in from members, following the publication of our Renters' Reform Bill proposals. Here campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a deep dive into the issues.
