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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 22/11/2024
Cross-industry group's letter challenges Minister's comments on court system

Tenants bear brunt of housing crisis as budget undermines choice

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 14/11/2024
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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 08/11/2024
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Addresses 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 30/10/2024
Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 30/10/2024
Budget will hit housing choices for renters

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 28/10/2024
Andy Burnham confirmed as main speaker for NRLA conference

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'.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 25/10/2024
Landlords are working people confirms official data

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 24/10/2024
NRLA welcomes Welsh Government's white paper proposals

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 22/10/2024
NRLA responds to Local Government and Housing Committee Report on the state of Welsh PRS

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.”

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 21/10/2024
Landlords have "critical" role to play in housing market says new report