Special Reports
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.
The Rental Revolution: What is the Sharing Economy doing to the PRS?
As the way in which we do business changes, the so-called sharing economy is on the rise in the UK. More and more people are now using sites such as Airbnb to rent out homes as an alternative to staying in a hotel, with more than 33,000 listings in London alone. This research report explores the extent of the use of Airbnb and its impact on the private rented sector.
The impact of regulation on the private rented sector
Though everyone seems to recognise the importance of market processes in the private rented sector, the regulatory burden is high and growing. At present, there is no move to examine the impact of regulations upon landlords. This report argues for the need to look at regulatory costs and the poor value for money associated with them.
