Press releases
Rental housing crisis will undermine Chancellor's growth plans
Efforts to attract “global talent” to the UK will be undermined unless urgent action is taken to boost the supply of homes to rent, according to a letter sent by the NRLA, Propertymark and BPF to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Tenants struggle as shortage of rental housing continues
Private sector tenants are continuing to struggle as new data highlights an ongoing shortage of homes to rent. Almost eight in ten landlords (77 per cent) across England and Wales reported strong demand from prospective tenants in the final quarter of 2024 according to research from Pegasus Insights.
Renters’ Rights Bill will fail without proper plan for enforcement
Reforms to the private rented sector will fail without a proper plan to improve enforcement against rogue and criminal landlords. That’s the warning from the body representing responsible landlords as Peers prepare to debate the detail of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Landlords respond to Government's energy efficiency plans
The National Residential Landlords Association has raised concerns over the government’s latest consultation on energy efficiency requirements for private rented homes, which requires all landlords to have a minimum EPC C grade to legally let their properties by 2030. While supporting the drive for greener housing, the NRLA emphasizes that achieving these targets requires a clear and practical strategy.
Renters’ Rights Bill will limit access to higher education
Planned reforms to the private rented sector will stifle access to higher education and limit social mobility.
NRLA announces new partnership with Checkatrade
The NRLA today announces that it has agreed a new partnership with Checkatrade, the UK’s leading platform for home improvements, that will benefit landlords seeking quality work on their rental homes and offer more jobs to tradespeople.
Rental reforms will make access to housing harder
As the Renters' Rights Bill reaches the next stage of the legislative process in the House of Commons, a range of organisations across the private rental market have issued a joint letter expressing their concerns as regards the Government’s proposal to restrict the amount of rent landlords can request ‘up front’.
Paying compensation to evicted tenants ‘absurd’ say landlords
Plans that would see landlords in Wales have to pay compensation to tenants who have been served with an eviction notice have been branded absurd by the NRLA.
NRLA responds to Renters' Rights Bill amendments
The NRLA has released a statement in the wake of the news that a new Government amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill is set to restrict the amount of rent a landlord can request up front from prospective tenants.
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.
