Press releases
Rental reform plans need urgent changes to work
Ministers must back pragmatic changes to their rental reform plans to stand any chance of working. That’s the warning from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) as the House of Lords prepares to start detailed scrutiny of the Renters’ Rights Bill next week.
NRLA announces new partnership with Litta
The NRLA has agreed a new partnership with Litta, the UK’s leading on-demand, digital-first waste removal service. By combining smart technology with a trusted network of ethical waste partners, they make waste collection seamless, responsible and hassle-free for NRLA members.
NRLA: Renters’ Rights Bill delay causing uncertainty for tenants and landlords
Ministers need to tell landlords and tenants when measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill will take effect the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is today warning.
Spring statement missed opportunity for renters
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has failed to address the urgent challenges facing the private rented sector. Despite repeated warnings from industry experts, today’s announcement did nothing to boost rental supply, support investment in energy efficiency, or provide much-needed relief for tenants reliant on housing benefits.
Half of private renters reliant on benefits face rent shortfall
Almost half of all private renters in receipt of housing benefits experience a shortfall between the support they receive from government and their monthly rents.
NRLA partners with Tapi
Leading high street flooring retailer Tapi Carpets & Floors has partnered with the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to provide a comprehensive flooring service for the NRLA’s membership.
Minister accepts supply-demand pressures increasing rents
The government has confirmed that rising rents are being driven by a lack of available housing, in the process emphasising the NRLA's stance on the supply crisis in the PRS.
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.
