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Government accepts NRLA proposal on anti-social behaviour

The Government has accepted proposals from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to tackle anti-social tenants causing misery for neighbours and fellow tenants alike.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 15/11/2022
Government accepts NRLA proposal on anti-social behaviour

Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.15: 2022 Q3

Quarter 3 is the quarter in which landlord confidence collapsed. This follows a two-quarter period in which confidence dipped from highs. Rising tenant demand has done little to raise landlord morale. Rising interest rates, rising inflation and rising concerns about forthcoming legislation are all combining. The result is a rising proportion of landlords selling properties, reducing supply.

Landlord Confidence Index Nick Clay 15/11/2022
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.15: 2022 Q3

Landlords respond to Mayor of London's summit on private rented sector

Today, our CEO Ben Beadle responded to the Mayor of London's plans to hold an emergency summit on the private rented sector.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 14/11/2022
Landlords respond to Mayor of London's summit on private rented sector

Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation

Weeks before Renting Homes Wales comes into force, the Welsh Government has announced that notice periods for converted contracts will change from two to six months.

Industry News Josh Lovell 11/11/2022
Notice period for converted contracts increase to six months following Welsh Government consultation

NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform

It has been another successful week for the Policy and Campaigns Team in Westminster as NRLA concerns were quoted by MPs in the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Select Committee.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 11/11/2022
NRLA Concerns Quoted in LUHC Select Committee on Rental Reform

Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support

The Government has introduced legislation that requires landlords to pass-on the benefits of measures brought in to help with energy costs to tenants, in response to rising prices. Senior campaigns and public affairs officer Eleanor Bateman explains what landlords need to know.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 10/11/2022
Pass-through regulations published on energy bill support

Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs

A proposed amendment may stop the Valuation Office from charging council tax by the room in HMOs. Find out how you can get involved with the campaign to end this practice here.

Industry News James Wood 08/11/2022
Amendment seeks to change council tax rules for HMOs

Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate

Newly appointed housing minister Felicity Buchan MP shared NRLA calls on rental reform in a parliamentary debate in the House of Commons yesterday. The minister said she shared the NRLA's view that landlords' right to repossess must be protected - and pledged that any 'unnecessary restrictions' on this would be removed.

Industry News Samuel Leeson 04/11/2022
Housing minister shares NRLA calls in Commons rental reform debate

NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister

Within days of her appointment, NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has met with Felicity Buchan MP - the new Housing Minister for rough sleeping and the PRS. The Minister, who will be giving the keynote speech at the NRLA's inaugural conference in Coventry this month, met with Ben to discuss landlords' concerns ahead of this afternoon's Parliamentary debate on the PRS.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/11/2022
NRLA CEO meets with new Housing Minister

Landlords call on new housing secretary to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants

Today, we responded to confirmation of Michael Gove's reappointment following the cabinet reshuffle and Rishi Sunak becoming PM.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 26/10/2022
Landlords call on new housing secretary to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants