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Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens

Our response to data published by Rightmove show the average number of people inquiring about each available home to rent has increased by 25.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/10/2023
Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens

Student Landlords: Give this advice to your tenants to protect your rented property

Richard Abbots, CEO of Inventory Hive, shares advice for student landlords on getting their relationship with new tenants off to the right start, and advice on avoiding common property issues in student lets.

Partners and Suppliers Richard Abbots 04/10/2023
Student Landlords: Give this advice to your tenants to protect your rented property

What next for energy efficiency in the PRS?

With plans that would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements now axed by the Prime Minister, what can we expect to see next? Founder and Managing Director of Safe2 James Kent, now part of the NRLA, shares his thoughts on what the future holds.

Industry News James Kent 29/09/2023
What next for energy efficiency in the PRS?

Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends

The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has pledged to "guarantee" that landlords will be able to take back possession of rental properties more swiftly through the courts as a result of forthcoming reforms to the rental market.

Industry News Sam Hunter 03/10/2023
Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends

Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove

A thriving private rented sector is vital to ensuring an effective housing market, the Housing Secretary has told the Conservative Party Conference.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/10/2023
Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove

Listen to the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords

In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the issue of pet friendly lets, and look ahead to Party Conference season, and the work the NRLA will be doing to represent landlords.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/09/2023
Listen to the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords

NRLA at the Conservative Party Conference

The NRLA is heading to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester this weekend, where we will be championing the voice of landlords and setting out our bold vision for the future of the private rented sector (PRS).

Industry News Samuel Leeson 26/09/2023
NRLA at the Conservative Party Conference

Timely and regular repair checks can save thousands of pounds

Ed Mead, founder of NRLA partner Viewber, explains more about the rising cost of materials, the importance of addressing repairs promptly, and how the service offered by Viewer can help.

Partners and Suppliers Ed Mead 26/09/2023
Timely and regular repair checks can save thousands of pounds

NRLA insights on net zero speech secure blanket media coverage

Following the PM's net zero speech on 20 September, the NRLA's response to the announcement was covered widely by UK national, trade and local press.

Industry News Sam Hunter 22/09/2023
NRLA insights on net zero speech secure blanket media coverage

Blog: Energy efficiency plans scrapped – but for how long?

NRLA deputy campaigns director Meera Chindooroy examines Rishi Sunak’s announcement that plans to introduce a minimum energy efficiency rating of C for privately rented homes have been axed, looking at what it means for landlords, and what happens next.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 21/09/2023
Blog: Energy efficiency plans scrapped – but for how long?