Press releases
Chancellor needs to act as interest rate hike hits renters and landlords
In light of the news that the Bank of England has once again raised interest rates, the NRLA has provided its view on how the Government must act urgently to support the private rented sector.
Rent control proposals would be a disaster for Welsh renters
Following the Welsh Government's publication of its Green Paper on fair rents and adequate housing in the Welsh private rented sector, the NRLA calls on all those who have an interest in the future of the market to make their views known.
Scrapping mortgage tax relief hike would ease rental supply crisis says new research
New research collated by Capital Economics and commissioned by the NRLA reveals the extent to which mortgage interest relief changes have fuelled the private rented sector's supply and demand crisis.
Renters (Reform) Bill lacks vital detail, warn landlords
Today, following the Government's decision to publish the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill, the NRLA provides its response to the Bill's key elements.
Landlords plan to sell properties at record rate according to new research
New research produced by research consultancy BVA/BDRC reveals that, in Q1 2023, 33% of landlords surveyed said they plan to sell rental properties over the next year.
Financial help for landlords essential to improving energy standards says Welsh Government
The NRLA has issued its response to the news that the Welsh Government has accepted all 29 recommendations set out in the Senedd's Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee's report on decarbonisation of the Welsh private rented sector.
Welsh Government announces amends to Renting Homes Wales Act
Following the announcement of secondary legislation relating to the Renting Homes Wales Act, the NRLA has published its response to these amendments to the Act.
Landlords urged to back campaign against damaging rental housing policies in Scotland
A coalition of organisations from across the UK's private rented sector (including the NRLA) has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a judicial review of the Scottish Government's recent decision to introduce rent controls and other restrictions on Scottish landlords.
Landlords welcome plans to tackle unruly tenants
The NRLA provides its response to new DLUHC plans which will give landlords greater power to evict anti-social tenants.
Treasury loses £1.5 billion since hike in rented housing
Tax changes in the private rented sector have contributed to the loss of £1.5 billion in Treasury revenue, according to new independent analysis commissioned by the NRLA.