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Eviction ban in England extended for six weeks

Responding to the Government's announcement of an extension to the ban on the enforcement of most repossessions in the rental housing market in England, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said:

Industry News Victoria Barker 08/01/2021
Eviction ban in England extended for six weeks

Government fails to tackle Covid rent debt crisis

The eviction ban in England has been extended for six weeks, in a move described as a 'sticking plaster' by landlords. Current restrictions were due to end on Monday. The NRLA says the move will do nothing to support landlords and tenants long term and what is needed is a comprehensive financial package, to allow tenants to continue to pay their rent without building unmanageable debt.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 08/01/2021
Government fails to tackle Covid rent debt crisis

Self-assessment tax deadline fast approaching

Landlords are reminded that the deadline to file their self-assessment tax returns is fast approaching.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 06/01/2021
Self-assessment tax deadline fast approaching

Ministers need to get a grip of the rent debt crisis

The National Residential Landlords Association, Big Issue and Ride Out Recession Alliance, Shelter, ARLA Propertymark, the Nationwide Building Society, and StepChange the Debt Charity have issued a statement following the re-introduction of a national lockdown.

Industry News Victoria Barker 07/01/2021
Ministers need to get a grip of the rent debt crisis

NRLA welcomes changes to Green Homes Grants

Landlords are welcoming news the Government has changed the Green Homes Grant Scheme installer terms and conditions to overcome the challenges landlords and homeowners were facing finding an installer.

Industry News Victoria Barker 05/01/2021
NRLA welcomes changes to Green Homes Grants

What do landlords need to know about the new lockdown?

With England plunged into a new national lockdown landlords will be relieved to know, for the moment at least, there have been no new announcements that will directly impact the PRS. However a word of warning, there are likely to be further changes in the coming weeks, so be prepared.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 05/01/2021
What do landlords need to know about the new lockdown?

Blog: The Welsh PRS as we enter 2021

It's been a year like no other, but that has not stopped the landscape of the Welsh private rented sector (PRS) from changing dramatically. Across 2020 the NRLA has been working hard in the interests of its members and all good landlords across Wales. Here we take a look at all the changes that have taken place and the work the NRLA has done to help shape policy.

Insights and Opinions Calum Davies 04/01/2021
Blog: The Welsh PRS as we enter 2021

More than half landlords lose rental income due to Covid-19

More than half of private landlords have lost rental income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research published today. A third of landlords have also indicated that they were now more likely to either leave the market entirely or sell some of their properties.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/01/2021
More than half landlords lose rental income due to Covid-19

Expert predictions as the new year approaches

It's fair to say most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. However, a vaccine being rolled out and more on the horizon, the new year, for many, represents a new start and the hope of better things to come. While it is difficult to make predictions at any time, in the midst of a global pandemic, it's almost impossible. But with the new year just a couple of weeks away we have asked industry experts what they expect to see happen in the sector in 2021.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/12/2020
Expert predictions as the new year approaches

Rental homes could be lost without energy efficiency cash

Vital rental homes could be lost if ambitious new energy efficiency rules are brought in by the Government, the NRLA has warned. While the association backs plans to reduce carbon in homes and improve energy efficiency in the sector, it says landlords will need support or they could take properties off the rental market altogether. It is now asking for a financial package for those landlords facing the biggest challenges.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/12/2020
Rental homes could be lost without energy efficiency cash