Press releases
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.
Andy Burnham confirmed as main speaker for NRLA conference
The NRLA is delighted to announce that Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, will deliver the keynote speech at the forthcoming NRLA Annual Conference on 6th November 2024. The conference, to be held at the NEC Birmingham, will bring together landlords, property professionals, and policymakers to discuss the future of the private rented sector.
Landlords are working people confirms official data
The NRLA responds to suggestions from the Prime Minister that landlords do not fit the Government's definition of 'working people'.
NRLA welcomes Welsh Government's white paper proposals
The NRLA publishes its response to the proposals set out in the Welsh Government's 'Fair Rents & Adequate Housing' white paper.
NRLA responds to Local Government and Housing Committee Report on the state of Welsh PRS
The NRLA welcomes the publication of the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee inquiry on the state of the PRS in Wales, which calls on the Welsh Government to release a formal statement setting out how it will address housing needs across the private rented sector.
Landlords have "critical" role to play in housing market says new report
Landlords are today welcoming a new report calling for action to tackle the rental housing supply crisis. The report by the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission concludes that it is “crucial that not only those who are renters of necessity but also those that are renters of choice have the opportunity to live in sustainable, high-quality and safe homes.”
