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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.
Rental reform on the agenda as NRLA meets with PRS Minister
Court reform, student lets and a proposed moratorium on notice periods came under the microscope yesterday, in a meeting between NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Minister for the PRS Jacob Young.
NRLA welcomes principles of Manchester Good Landlord Charter
The NRLA has issued its response to the launch of a new consultation by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on its proposed Good Landlord Charter.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.19: 2023 Q3
Landlord confidence rose from the lows of the previous quarter. For only the second time since the index began, confidence rose in every English region as well as in Wales. Macro-economic stability, government announcments on EPC and Section 21 all helped to raise confidence. Though confidence has risen, plans to buy and sell are still at the levels previously recorded.
