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New How to Rent guide released by Government
A new ‘How to Rent’ guide has been released by the Government. Landlords in England are reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal.
Treasury loses £1.5 billion since hike in rented housing
Tax changes in the private rented sector have contributed to the loss of £1.5 billion in Treasury revenue, according to new independent analysis commissioned by the NRLA.
Debt Awareness Week 2023: Support for those living in the PRS
This week is Debt Awareness Week, an annual awareness week run by leading debt support charity, StepChange.
New How to Rent guide to be released by Government
A new ‘How to Rent’ guide will be released by the Government next week. Landlords in England are reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal.
NRLA data cited in Parliamentary debate, as rental reform proposals take centre stage
The NRLA has made significant strides in advancing our proposals for rental reform this week, with a packed programme of high-level meetings. Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer Ellie Bateman explains more.
Updated Rent Smart Wales training offered by NRLA
Landlords and letting agents across Wales can now access updatedRent Smart Wales licensing training from the NRLA’s award-winning Training Academy. Both of the NRLA’s Rent Smart Wales courses - for landlords and letting agents - have been given a high assurance rating for the quality of delivery, and have now gone through the lengthy government approval process following updates to reflect the latest legislation changes.
Budget misses opportunity to tackle rental housing supply crisis
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt missed a prime opportunity to address the supply crisis in the private rented sector in this week's budget. With supply issues continuing to have an adverse effect on the market, the NRLA believes the Government must take immediate action to prevent the gulf between supply and demand growing further, and to encourage a PRS which works in the interests of landlords and tenants alike.
One hundred days of Renting Homes Wales
Today marks one hundred days since Renting Homes (Wales) came into force, changing almost all of the housing laws in Wales. Here NRLA policy manager James Wood explains more about the new legislation and issues that the Welsh Government needs to resolve.
Budget 2023: NRLA calls for full PRS tax review
The NRLA has called for a full review of how private rented housing is taxed ahead of next week’s budget, after 30% of landlords said they were planning to sell homes.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the budget next Wednesday, March 15, his second as chancellor.
New How to Rent guide to be released
A new ‘How to Rent’ guide is set to be released by Government next week, the NRLA has been informed. Landlords in England are reminded they MUST serve this version at the start of any new tenancy or renewal (when a statutory period tenancy).
