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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.
Capital gains tax hike would freeze rental market
PROPOSALS to increase Capital Gains Tax (CGT) would freeze the rental housing market making it less responsive to tenant demand.
English Housing Survey: strains on the PRS pre-date Covid-19
In December 2020 the lastest edition of the English Housing Survey was launched. For the third year running both the number and the proportion of households which are in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) fell. However over 4.4m households in England privately rent. This equates to almost one-household-in-five (18.7%) residing in the PRS.
Budget calls: Financial package vital to tackle Covid rent debt
Calls for a financial package to tackle the rent debt crisis form the cornerstone of the NRLA submission to the Government ahead of the Budget. With 800 000 renters in rent arrears, and landlords struggling to cover the costs, the NRLAs budget calls focus on the immediate need for financial support for the sector.
Renters' Reform Bill - get involved in our campaign
Over the past month, we have been running a series of interactive regional webinars for members to learn more about the Renters Reform Bill and specifically the NRLAs proposals for this.
Renters Face Supply Crisis
The Chancellor needs to end a tax on new homes in the Budget or risk a supply crisis in the rental housing market landlords are warning. The NRLA is calling on the Chancellor to scrap the three per cent stamp duty levy on the purchase of homes to rent where landlords invest in properties that add to the net supply of housing.
Peers reference NRLA call for financial support
The NRLA was referenced multiple times in the House of Lords this week in relation to our continued call for more financial support to help renters pay off rent arrears built due to the pandemic.
It's Time to Talk Mental Health
There is much debate about the impact of Covid 19 on our mental health, and landlords are no exception. NRLA research revealed 40 per cent of landlords surveyed believe the Covid 19 pandemic has had a "negative or very negative impact" on their mental health.
Call of the Week: Brexit and Right to Rent
This week our advice team helped a member who called up with a question about Right to Rent checks and Brexit.
Ministers Need To Support All Renters Not Just Students
The NRLA responds to today's announcement of an extra 50 million pounds of financial support for students in England.
Blog: Landlords paralysed by confusing and ever-changing eviction laws
Paul Shamplina, Head of Property for Hamilton Fraser and Founder of Landlord Action on 'confusing' eviction rules and the challenges facing landlords as we enter 2021.
