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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

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 10/03/2021
Beginning of the end for emergency measures in the private rented sector

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.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 09/03/2021
NRLA calls on Welsh Government to get a grip on rent arrears

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.

Member Stories Rhianna Abrey 10/03/2021
Wales: Landlords share impact of rent arrears

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.

Member Stories Rhianna Abrey 09/03/2021
Pandemic: I feel that landlords have no access to help

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.

Insights and Opinions Alexandra Williams 08/03/2021
Renters Reform Bill Spotlight: Conciliation and Court Reform

Blog: Tackling fuel poverty in Wales

On the advent of the publication of the Welsh Government's Tackling fuel poverty 2021 to 2035, NRLA Wales have expressed disappointment over the lost opportunity to focus on improving the least fuel efficient dwellings and provide greater support to landlords.

Insights and Opinions Tim Thomas 08/03/2021
Blog: Tackling fuel poverty in Wales

Celebrating female landlords this International Women's Day 2021

In celebration of International Women's Day, we wanted to showcase a range of stories from female landlords from across our membership.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 08/03/2021
Celebrating female landlords this International Women's Day 2021

Budget: What it means for landlords

Despite some early speculation to the contrary, this week's Budget was a fairly neutral one for private landlords. Although the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, set out the beginnings of recovering Covid expenditure, individual landlords didn't see many changes to their tax burden. NRLA deputy director of policy and campaigns Meera Chindooroy writes about the key announcements.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 05/03/2021
Budget: What it means for landlords

Call of the week: Renters' Reform Bill

A landlord gave our team a call this week with a question around regulated tenancies and the upcoming Renters Reform Bill.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 03/03/2021
Call of the week: Renters' Reform Bill

Licensing: Respond to current licensing consultations

The NRLA is urging landlords to make their views heard on plans to introduce licensing schemes in a number of towns and cities across the country. To help members learn more about consultations, the NRLA has developed a toolkit exclusive for members.

Regional News Victoria Barker 04/03/2021
Licensing: Respond to current licensing consultations