Press releases

Report Shows Need for Reform of Housing Benefit System says NRLA

Following the publication of a new report by the University of York on the supply of private rented housing to tenants in receipt of benefits, we issued a statement responding to the findings which emerged from this research.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 24/06/2021
Report Shows Need for Reform of Housing Benefit System says NRLA

New NRLA report shows continued fall in pandemic possession claims

A continued fall in landlord possession claims took place between April 2020 and March 2021, according to new research produced by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 23/06/2021
New NRLA report shows continued fall in pandemic possession claims

Landlords Made Scapegoats for COVID Rent Debt Crisis

The Chancellor is making landlords the scapegoats for the COVID rent debt crisis as he turns his back on the support the sector needs, says the body representing private sector landlords.

Industry News Sam Hunter 17/06/2021
Landlords Made Scapegoats for COVID Rent Debt Crisis

Covid arrears leave renters struggling to find a new home

Thousands of private renters who have built arrears during the pandemic face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores according to a new survey.

Industry News Sam Hunter 28/05/2021
Covid arrears leave renters struggling to find a new home

NRLA Welsh Enforcement Index Reveals Licensing Postcode Lottery

The National Residential Landlords Association's (NRLA) Welsh Enforcement Index, reveals an enforcement postcode lottery across Wales.

Industry News Sam Hunter 21/05/2021
NRLA Welsh Enforcement Index Reveals Licensing Postcode Lottery

Landlords back call for reform to CGT payment rules

Responding to a report published this afternoon by the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) which recommends that the Government should extend the deadline for the payment of Capital Gains Tax from 30 to 60 days following disposal of a residential property, Chris Norris, Policy Director for the National Residential Landlords Association said:

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 20/05/2021
Landlords back call for reform to CGT payment rules

Renters leaving the capital as rent continues to fall

Private sector tenants are leaving London in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 19/05/2021
Renters leaving the capital as rent continues to fall

Welsh Government must address rent crisis

The pandemic-related debts of tenants and landlords should be 'top of the Housing Minister's in-tray", according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) following the formation of a new Welsh Government.

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 17/05/2021
Welsh Government must address rent crisis

Chancellor needs to address rent debt crisis as rental market restrictions are eased

Responding to confirmation by the Government today of its plans to taper down emergency restrictions in the private rented sector, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said:

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 12/05/2021
Chancellor needs to address rent debt crisis as rental market restrictions are eased

Government must use time to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants

Responding to the Government's commitment in the Queen's Speech to publish a White Paper later this year on reform of the rental sector, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said:

Industry News Rhianna Abrey 11/05/2021
Government must use time to get rental reform right for landlords and tenants