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GE24: What are the parties saying on tax and welfare?
With the election in full swing, all parties have now published their manifestos. With around half of landlords and agents still undecided, the property sector’s vote is likely to be influenced by each party’s plans for the private rented sector (PRS).
General Election 2024: The NRLA’s three key asks
With the election now less than two weeks away, the NRLA has outlined three key asks of the new government; issues we believe are vital when it comes to protecting – and growing – the private rented sector.
NRLA launches new member survey
Leasehold and freehold reform, energy efficiency and possession notices are among the topics up for discussion in our latest member survey. Members' needs are front and centre when it comes to developing NRLA policy, so it is vital we know what you think, to inform our future campaigns work.
Rental reform undermined by lack of choice for tenants
A lack of choice for private renters about where they can live will undermine plans set out by many of the UK’s major political parties to reform the rental market.
Shaping the PRS in Wales - can you help?
There is still time to contribute to the Welsh Government's evaluation of Rent Smart Wales, the body governing registration and licensing in the Welsh private rented sector, with the NRLA to join a working group on the issue next week.
Election manifestos: Housing pledges laid bare
With all major parties publishing their political manifestos this week, James Wood, Head of Policy at the NRLA takes a deep dive into the election pledges - and what they mean for you and your business.
General election 2024: Exclusive member webinar
As polling day grows ever closer, the NRLA invites you to an exclusive member webinar offering a deep dive into policy plans and how they could affect you and your business.
General Election 2024: Labour plans to end section 21 must work for renters and responsible landlords
Labour said it will ‘overhaul’ regulation of the private rented sector if it is successful at the polls on 4 July, during its manifesto launch today. Section 21 repossessions will be abolished ‘immediately’ by a Labour Government, according to the document, which also announces the party’s intention ‘to prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against'.
NRLA intervening in Section 21 appeal
The NRLA has applied to intervene in a legal appeal on whether it's acceptable for vital rental documents to be served by post.
General Election 2024: Conservative plans do nothing to address shortage of homes to rent
Plans to temporarily scrap Capital Gains Tax for landlords selling homes to their tenants have been announced by the Conservative Party during its election manifesto launch today. The tax would be axed for a two-year period, to encourage landlords to sell properties to existing tenants – yet the NRLA said this does not address the chronic shortage of homes to rent.
