Deep Insight
These blog posts are written to prompt discussion and debate about the role of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in the UK.
The posts provide more detail on trends which emerge in our analysis of datasets in the Observatory. They also highlight specific topics and comments landlords make in our regular or occasional surveys.
Academics, policy makers and practitioners also make regular contributions to the blog.
Limited company status: current trends
The NRLA quarterly consultation programme gives an opportunity to track longer term trends in the PRS. One such trend has been the growth in the use of limited company status as the vehicle in which residential, rental property is held. Recently however this growth has stalled. This post investigates limited company status in more detail, linking recent trends to landlord confidence and investment.
Landlords weigh in on the Property Portal
This blog post takes a deeper look into one of the key topics on Quarter 3 2023 In Focus. How comfortable are landlords with the idea of a Property Portal? What are some of the key concerns landlords have about an all-England portal? Landlords see the Property Portal as challenging the need for local selective licensing schemes.
Still winning - Why tenants love independent landlords
This blog discusses the findings of the Autumn Tenant Survey commissioned by the NRLA and undertaken by the independent market research company Dynata. Are tenants happy with their landlord? What are the key drivers of tenant satisfaction? This post investigates the key drivers of tenant satisfaction.
Prioritising possession cases - accelerating support for renters’ reform?
The NRLA conduct consultations not only with members but also the wider landlord community: It has been established by the NRLA in previous consultations that Section 21 reform would need to be alongside court reform for reform to work without disrupting the supply side of the private rental market. In Summer-Autumn 2023 landlords were asked if prioritising possession cases in the courts could provide that reform.
Fixed rate mortgages - landlords highlight their role in PRS shake-out
This post focuses on fixed-term BTL deals and how their impending expiry is driving landlord decision making. Fixed rate deals often have minimum rent conditions atached to them. These T&Cs further drive up rents in a local area. Landlords with BTL finance with fixed rate deals due to expire are more likely to be taking action to raise rents, and reduce supply.
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