Press releases

NRLA acquires Safe2 and launches new digital platform for members

The NRLA today announces the news that it has acquired Safe2 and launched a new digital platform which will benefit the organisation's membership.

Industry News Sam Hunter 01/09/2023
NRLA acquires Safe2 and launches new digital platform for members

NRLA National Conference: Michael Gove confirmed as keynote speaker

The NRLA today announces that DLUHC Secretary of State Michael Gove will be the keynote speaker at the NRLA's National Conference on 24 October 2023.

Industry News Sam Hunter 24/08/2023
NRLA National Conference: Michael Gove confirmed as keynote speaker

Landlords not to blame for childminding crisis

The NRLA responds to a call from the Government for landlords to be more 'open-minded' when tenants ask if they can operate as childminders from their rental property.

Industry News Sam Hunter 21/08/2023
Landlords not to blame for childminding crisis

NRLA announces new partnership with Currys Business

The NRLA confirms that it has agreed a new partnership with Currys Business which will provide members with a range of new benefits.

Industry News Sam Hunter 18/08/2023
NRLA announces new partnership with Currys Business

Landlords twice as likely to sell property as buy

New research conducted by research consultancy BVA/BDRC and commissioned by the NRLA, reveals how over one in ten landlords in England and Wales sold properties in Q2 2023.

Industry News Sam Hunter 18/08/2023
Landlords twice as likely to sell property as buy

Government must act to protect rental market as Bank again hikes interest rates

The NRLA responds to news that the Bank of England has increased the base interest rate to 5.25%, the fourteenth consecutive occasion on which they have done so since 2008.

Industry News Sam Hunter 03/08/2023
Government must act to protect rental market as Bank again hikes interest rates

Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds

The NRLA has responded to comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP where he suggested that energy efficiency proposals for the private rented sector be delayed.

Industry News Sam Hunter 23/07/2023
Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds

Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs

Following the release of new Bank of England data pointing to a substantial increase in buy-to-let mortgage costs, the NRLA offers its take on what this means for the private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 12/07/2023
Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs

Independent landlords "vital" to a fair rental market Housing Secretary tells NRLA

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has written for the NRLA's member magazine on the pivotal role landlords play in "ensuring a fair and functioning" private rented sector.

Sam Hunter 03/07/2023
Independent landlords "vital" to a fair rental market Housing Secretary tells NRLA

NRLA: Labour right to say rent controls would not work

The NRLA responds to comments made by Shadow Housing Secretary Lisa Nandy MP which confirm that Labour is rejecting calls for the introduction of rent controls.

Campaigns Sam Hunter 28/06/2023
NRLA: Labour right to say rent controls would not work