Regional news
Manchester landlords' views wanted on licensing scheme plans
Landlords with rental properties in Manchester are being urged to respond to a consultation on plans to introduce a new selective licensing scheme in the city.
City-wide selective licensing scheme set to start in Oxford in September
A city-wide selective licensing scheme will come into force in Oxford on 1st September 2022.The new scheme will make it a requirement for all privately rented homes in the city to have a licence, to operate lawfully.
Liverpool licensing scheme: Extension to early bird discount
A new selective licensing scheme came into force in Liverpool on 1st April 2022. All privately rented homes across sixteen wards in the city must have a licence. Landlords can still apply for the early-bird discount, which has been extended until the end of July.
Welsh Committee report backs NRLA calls for clearer definition of second homes
The Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee has published its report following its inquiry into Second Homes in Wales. The Committee has made 15 recommendations to Welsh Government including the NRLA's call for the use of consistent definitions of what 'second homes; are when designing policies.
Liverpool licensing scheme set to come into force on 1st April
A new selective licensing scheme will come into force across Liverpool next month. From 1st April 2022, all privately rented homes across sixteen wards in the city must have a licence.
Council launches landlord scheme to improve standards for tenants
MK Council has launched a new accreditation scheme for landlords to improve standards and deliver better homes for tenants.
Financial support extended for those in Kent with Covid-related arrears
A financial support scheme introduced in Kent to help renters and homeowners facing arrears due to the pandemic has been extended.
NRLA responds to Birmingham's plans to introduce selective licensing
The NRLA has responded to Birmingham City Council's consultation on plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme in the city, by raising concerns about both the council's lack of evidence to show previous enforcement activity and the variation fee.
Demand for rental housing in Yorkshire and The Humber highest in England and Wales
Demand for private rented housing in Yorkshire and The Humber is the highest in England and Wales according to a new survey for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
New findings show South West has third highest demand for private rented housing in England
Demand for private rented housing in the South West is the third highest in England according to a new survey for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
