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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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 11/06/2020
Members rallied to contact MPs as evictions ban extended

Conservatives vow to strengthen landlords' rights

A vow to strengthen landlords’ rights has been made in the Conservative manifesto, released today.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/11/2019
Conservatives vow to strengthen landlords' rights

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 18/02/2020
Budget 2020: Action needed to halt fall in supply of homes

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/07/2019
Section 21 consultation: Government reveals plans

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 12/05/2020
Housing market reopens in England

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 01/05/2020
Tenant Fees Act: One month to go until extension

BLOG: Senedd Committee considers amendments for possession reform Bill

Wales' Equality, Local Government, and Communities Committee considered amendments put forward to the Renting Homes (Amendment) Bill last week. The purpose of the Bill is to give private tenants in Wales 12-months security of tenure. In this blog NRLA policy officer Calum Davies writes about the amendments.

Insights and Opinions Calum Davies 03/12/2020
BLOG: Senedd Committee considers amendments for possession reform Bill

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.

Industry News Victoria Barker 23/07/2020
Possessions win as Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons debate

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/12/2020
Landlords publish new deal for rented housing

Blog: The importance of an independent inventory

NRLA partners No Letting Go explain the importance of carrying out an independent inventory.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 01/12/2020
Blog: The importance of an independent inventory