Special Reports

Reports commissioned by the NRLA

This section contains one-off research reports which the NRLA have commissioned.  A number are written in-house, others a result of externally commsissioning well known experts on the economy or the PRS. The most recent publications appear at the top of the first page and go back in time. The earlier reports have been written by/commissioned by either the former RLA or the former NLA prior to our merger.

Please note that the contents of these reports reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies or policy positions of the NRLA either currently or in the past.

Longer term tenancies in the Private Rented Sector

This research explores the experiences and attitudes of private landlords to longer-term tenancies in the private rented sector (PRS). We focus on the current barriers preventing landlords offering longer tenancies.

Special Report Dr Tom Simcock 29/10/2018
Longer term tenancies in the Private Rented Sector

Rapid Evidence Assessment of Changes to Mortgage Interest Relief in Ireland 1998 to 2016

As in England and Wales, the private rented sector in Ireland plays a fundamental role in the functioning of housing provision.Small scale changes to MIR are unlikely to act as a significant incentive or disincentive. The level of MIR may however act as an indicator of the government's attitude towards landlords.

Special Report Dr Richard Dunning 16/01/2018
Rapid Evidence Assessment of Changes to Mortgage Interest Relief in Ireland 1998 to 2016

From Long-Term Lets to Short-Term Lets: Is Airbnb becoming the new buy-to-let?

Homes are no longer being used for long term accommodation. With the rise of the sharing economy, increasing world-wide tourism and technological revolution, people are using homes to provide accommodation to millions of tourists globally every year.

Special Report Dr Tom Simcock 24/08/2017
From Long-Term Lets to Short-Term Lets: Is Airbnb becoming the new buy-to-let?

Access to homes for under-35s: The impact of Welfare Reform on Private Renting

The recent Housing White paper highlights the extent to which policymakers are increasingly looking to the private rented sector to accommodate younger households. At the same time a number of regulatory and taxation changes are influencing the operating environment for private landlords. This report outlines the findings from a survey of landlords who let to under-35 year olds.

Special Report Dr Tom Simcock 01/08/2017
Access to homes for under-35s: The impact of Welfare Reform on Private Renting

The Bedroom Boom: Airbnb and London

"Sharing is caring" but is this the case with the rise of the sharing economy? As the way in which we do business changes, the so-called sharing economy is on the rise in the UK. This research report explores the extent of the use of Airbnb and its impact on the private rented sector.

Special Report Dr Tom Simcock 02/09/2016
The Bedroom Boom: Airbnb and London