Press releases
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.
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.
