Press releases
Landlord licensing plan a costly waste of time and money
The NRLA has issued its response to news that the Government is taking steps to make it easier for local authorities to introduce landlord licensing schemes.
Landlords selling up growing challenge for tenants
The number of households in the private rented sector at risk of homelessness due to landlords selling up has increased by a third since the end of last year.
Welsh Government's Land Transaction Tax increase baffling say landlords
In the wake of the Welsh Government’s publication of its Draft Budget for 2025/26, the NRLA has provided its response to confirmation that Land Transaction Tax (LTT) for landlords will increase.
NRLA announces new partnership with Homebox
The NRLA has confirmed that it has agreed a new partnership with Homebox, the leading free utility management service that provides essential assistance to landlords and agents during the time-consuming transition period between tenancies.
Rented housing database needs to deliver meaningful results warn landlords
Plans for a database of private rented properties risk providing little help to tenants unless it includes meaningful information.
Cross-industry group's letter challenges Minister's comments on court system
The NRLA, along with other members of a cross-industry group of organisations representing private landlords, has issued a letter challenging comments made by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP concerning the ability of the county court system to deal with added possession cases.
Tenants bear brunt of housing crisis as budget undermines choice
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Addresses 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has, at this year’s NRLA 2024 Landlord Conference, confirmed that he wants to work with landlords to ensure regulation of Manchester’s rental market is as fair and effective as possible.
Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants
The NRLA has raised concerns over the Government’s decision to freeze housing benefit rates from next year, warning that the move will make it increasingly difficult for people in receipt of benefits to secure tenancies in the private rented sector.
Budget will hit housing choices for renters
In the wake of today’s Budget – the first Labour Budget in over 14 years – the NRLA has issued its statement responding to the key aspects of the Chancellor’s announcement.
