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Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans

NRLA proposals for major court reform, a review of landlord taxes and exemptions for student landlords set to be hit by the abolition of the fixed term have been backed by the influential Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/02/2023
Select Committee throws its weight behind NRLA plans

Landlords Welcome MPs’ Report on Private Rented Sector

The NRLA welcomes the proposals from MPs to reform the private rented sector, following the release of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee’s report on the Government’s planned changes to the market.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 08/02/2023
Landlords Welcome MPs’ Report on Private Rented Sector

NLRA podcast: Latest episode on exclusive PRS report

In our latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco welcome experts from across the property industry to examine new research focussing on the private rented sector and its wider role within society.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 07/02/2023
NLRA podcast: Latest episode on exclusive PRS report

NRLA research suggests Renters' Reform Bill could push up rental costs

A consultation launched by the NRLA reveals the views and likely market reaction of NRLA members and non-members to the forthcoming introduction of the Government’s rental reform White Paper.

Industry News Sam Hunter 07/02/2023
NRLA research suggests Renters' Reform Bill could push up rental costs

Landlords call for tax review of private rented sector

With the private rented sector's supply crisis still causing major issues for the market, the NRLA is calling on the Government to begin a full review of how private rented housing is taxed. This position has been set out in a written submission to the Treasury ahead of the forthcoming Budget.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 03/02/2023
Landlords call for tax review of private rented sector

New NRLA-sponsored research makes significant media impact

Following the publication of the NRLA-sponsored report, “A Housing Market that Works for Everyone: Rethinking the role of the private rented sector”, in this post we set out the impact which the research findings have made in national, trade and local media.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/02/2023
New NRLA-sponsored research makes significant media impact

Private rented sector vital to economic and social life of the country says new report

An NRLA-commissioned report by Chamberlain Walker reveals how the private rented sector has a pivotal role to play in the economic and social life of the UK.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 31/01/2023
Private rented sector vital to economic and social life of the country says new report

Council going back to the drawing board over unlawful licensing consultation

Greenwich Council is re-launching its consultation on additional licensing plans following complaints from the NRLA. Policy officer Samantha Watkin explains more.

Industry News Samantha Watkin 27/01/2023
Council going back to the drawing board over unlawful licensing consultation

Deadline approaching to register UK property with Companies House

Companies which purchased properties before 1st August 2022 only have a few days left to register with Companies House, or they could be penalised.

Industry News Victoria Barker 27/01/2023
Deadline approaching to register UK property with Companies House

Campaigns and Public Affairs Update: What we are doing for you

This week the NRLA’s Policy and Campaigns Team has been busy meeting with key government officials and parliamentarians, where we discussed wide-ranging issues from tackling anti-social behaviour to the shortcomings of the Building Safety Act.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 27/01/2023
Campaigns and Public Affairs Update: What we are doing for you