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Welsh select committee adopts NRLA homelessness recommendations

Five key recommendations outlined by the NRLA have been included in the Welsh Government’s Levelling up, Housing and Communities Select Committee’s report on homelessness.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/03/2023
Welsh select committee adopts NRLA homelessness recommendations

International Women's Day 2023: Celebrating women in property

International Women's Day 2023 takes place on 8th March. To mark this day we're pleased to share the inspiring stories of several female landlords. This article was first published in the Spring 2022 edition of award-winning NRLA magazine Property.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 08/03/2023
International Women's Day 2023: Celebrating women in property

The Big Question: Do you allow tenants to smoke in your rentals?

Do you allow tenants to smoke in your rentals? That's the latest topic to be put under the microscope in the next "Big Question" feature in NRLA members’ magazine, Property.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/06/2022
The Big Question: Do you allow tenants to smoke in your rentals?

MSs call for tax changes to support energy efficiency work in rented housing

The Welsh Government should consider tax incentives to support improvements to the energy efficiency of private rented housing, according to a new report from Members of the Senedd.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 28/02/2023
MSs call for tax changes to support energy efficiency work in rented housing

Rental reform on the table as Housing Secretary Michael Gove meets with NRLA

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has met with NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle to talk rental reform, standards and investment. In what was a major coup for the association the housing secretary invited Ben to meet him in Whitehall yesterday, just weeks after the influential Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee revealed it was adopting a number of NRLA proposals on rental reform as recommendations to Government.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 02/03/2023
Rental reform on the table as Housing Secretary Michael Gove meets with NRLA

Landlords welcome landmark court ruling on Rent to Rent companies

LANDLORDS are today welcoming a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court which provides vital clarification about the responsibilities of so called ‘rent-to-rent’ companies. The ruling in the case of Rakusen v Jepsen will have important implications for the private rented sector as a whole.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 01/03/2023
Landlords welcome landmark court ruling on Rent to Rent companies

Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in the East and South East of England

According to newly-released data, renters across the East and South East of England face a deepening crisis as the squeeze on the supply of rented homes continues unabated.

Industry News Sam Hunter 27/02/2023
Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in the East and South East of England

NRLA supports Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign

Industry News Victoria Barker 23/02/2023
NRLA supports Money Saving Boiler Challenge campaign

NRLA win on unfair HMO tax

A controversial system which has seen council tax bills soar for HMO landlords is set to be axed following pressure from the NRLA. The Government has mooted plans to end the unfair practice of disaggregation of HMOs, announcing a public consultation on the issue this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/02/2023
NRLA win on unfair HMO tax

Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in central London and North East England

According to newly-released data, renters across central London and North East England face a deepening crisis as the squeeze on the supply of rented homes continues unabated.

Industry News Sam Hunter 23/02/2023
Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in central London and North East England