Latest articles

The latest articles relating to the private rented sector

Q&A: Get to know NRLA adviser Sam

Our Meet the Adviser blog series is the place where you can get to know some of our advisers as part of our expert advice team a little better. Our advice team is on hand six days a week to help members with a whole host of queries. In this blog, we meet experienced adviser Sam.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 02/08/2021
Q&A: Get to know NRLA adviser Sam

Welsh landlords urged to participate in NRLA survey on Senedd priorities

NRLA Wales is urgently calling on Welsh landlords to respond to a new survey on what the Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee's priorities should be over the next twelve to eighteen months.

Industry News Tim Thomas 18/08/2021
Welsh landlords urged to participate in NRLA survey on Senedd priorities

I've helped my wife, and now I want to help others - a landlord's mission to provide more adapted rental properties

Paul is a landlord based in Teesside, North East England. Paul owned a contracting company that he closed at the end of 2008 due to the global recession. Following this he was able to enter the private rented sector as a landlord.

Member Stories Rhianna Abrey 17/08/2021
I've helped my wife, and now I want to help others - a landlord's mission to provide more adapted rental properties

Warning issued over impact of benefit cuts on renters

The UK Government must complete and publish a full assessment of the impact on renters of their decisions to freeze Local Housing Allowance and cut Universal Credit, which risk pushing many households into poverty, problem debt, and homelessness.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 17/08/2021
Warning issued over impact of benefit cuts on renters

Why landlords should think about price per square foot

Michael Dent, founder of Property Data writes about why landlords should consider price per square foot.

Insights and Opinions Michael Dent 10/08/2021
Why landlords should think about price per square foot

New figures demonstrate scale of adapted homes challenge, says NRLA

According to new analysis of government data, the proportion of private rented households with someone aged 65 or over living in them has increased by 45 per cent over the past decade, The NRLA explains why this trend underlines the extent of the adapted homes challenges the private rented sector currently faces..

Industry News Sam Hunter 11/08/2021
New figures demonstrate scale of adapted homes challenge, says NRLA

Landlord Confidence Index Q2 2021

The Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) summarises in infographic form how the key influences and policies which have an impact on the supply side of the PRS feed through into market confidence and psychology. The data is captured quarterly and builds into a unique barometer of landlord sentiment and concerns. A more detailed commentary on this data can be found by using this link. NEED LINK

Research Aidan Crehan 05/08/2021
Landlord Confidence Index Q2 2021

Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.10: 2021 Q2

The 2021 Qtr2 survey shows a marked upturn in confidence from the previous quarter. Confidence is increasing across England and Wales, this quarter saw the highest ever national confidence score. Confidence in Yorkshire & the Humber attained the first net-positive score.

Landlord Confidence Index Aidan Crehan 05/08/2021
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.10: 2021 Q2

What is next for energy efficiency in the private rented sector?

With the Green Homes Grant scheme scrapped early, landlords have been left asking what is next for energy efficiency in the sector. As deadlines for ambitious targets loom ever closer, campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a look at NRLA recommendations for workable solutions.

Insights and Opinions Alexandra Williams 05/08/2021
What is next for energy efficiency in the private rented sector?

Call of the Week: Tenants off on holiday

With scorching temperatures across the UK this month and holidays back on the agenda, one landlord gave us a call recently to discuss things they need to consider as their tenants are planning to go away on holiday for several weeks.

Call of the Week NRLA Advice Line 05/08/2021
Call of the Week: Tenants off on holiday