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Growing the private rented sector would boost Government coffers by £10 billion

Increasing the supply of homes for private rent would boost the Government’s coffers to the tune of £10 billion, equivalent to almost the entire Affordable Homes budget, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

NRLA in line for top industry awards

The NRLA has been nominated for three top industry awards this week. The association has reached the final in the Best Product for Landlords, Spokesperson of the Year and Best Property Education Provider categories at the Property Reporter Awards.

Latest podcast: Licensing woes and ebike safety warning

Property licensing and the safety of ebikes and escooters kept in rental homes come under the microscope this month in NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords.

Right to Rent fines to hit £20,000 from next week

Landlord confidence starting to grow

Landlord confidence in the private rented sector is finally on the up, after hitting record lows last year. New data from the NRLA  shows confidence was up by almost eight percentage points (7.9) in the third quarter of 2023, one of the largest increases since the index began.

Landlords welcome pragmatic amendments to rental reform plans

The NRLA has issued its response to the news that Anthony Mangnall MP, along with other parliamentary colleagues, has tabled new amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Could ground rent be a goner?

While the Government’s proposals for leasehold reform progress through Parliament, linked plans to restrict ground rent on existing leases are just getting going. Senior Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, outlines the key issues highlighted in the NRLA’s recent consultation response.

In Focus (2023 Qtr 3): Tax and taxation

The Quarter 3 In Focus consultation received responses from over 800 landlord members of the NRLA. It reflects on landlord views of tax issues such as potential reforms to Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Rollover Relief. PLUS: What do landlords think of the prospect of a property portal? How confident are landlords in navigating the road to achieve any upward revisions to EPC ratings?

The long read: What might Labour's version of rental reform look like?

With speculation rife that a general election will happen in May, many will be wondering what will happen to the Renters (Reform) Bill should Labour come to power. Here NRLA policy manager James Wood takes a deep dive to examine what we could expect to see.

New NRLA appointments will improve service to members

New appointments, which with enhance services to NRLA members as the sector prepares for a time of radical change, have been announced today.