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Rental reform amendments will include minimum tenancy plan

Plans to introduce a minimum six-month tenancy will be included in government amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill. Here NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle talks about what we know.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/03/2024
Rental reform amendments will include minimum tenancy plan

Leasehold reform: Has the legislation lost its way?

With reports the Treasury and Number 10 are blocking the introduction of peppercorn round rents over fears of the impact on pension funds, we ask whether the Bill will go far enough to support the leaseholders it was designed to help.

Insights and Opinions Meera Chindooroy 28/03/2024
Leasehold reform: Has the legislation lost its way?

Ofgem exploring registration plans

Ofgem has revealed it’s looking at plans to introduce a registration scheme for landlords who provide heat and hot water to more than two households in their rental properties.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/03/2024
Ofgem exploring registration plans

NRLA podcast: New research on landlords and the economy and change on the way for EPCs

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco  examine new research on landlords' contribution to the UK economy and changes to the way EPC inspections will be carried out.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/03/2024
NRLA podcast: New research on landlords and the economy and change on the way for EPCs

In pictures: NRLA on Tour Durham event

It was a full house at the NRLA's on Tour event in Durham this week.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/03/2024
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Durham event

NRLA backs calls for annual review of housing benefits

Plans for an annual review matching housing benefits to real-life rents have been put forward by a Parliamentary committee, mirroring calls from the NRLA.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/03/2024
NRLA backs calls for annual review of housing benefits

Almost 400,000 UK jobs rely on the private rented sector – it’s vital landlords get the support they need

New research shows smaller landlords in the UK’s private rented sector contribute a huge £45 billion to the UK economy and are responsible for supporting more than 390,000 jobs.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/03/2024
Almost 400,000 UK jobs rely on the private rented sector – it’s vital landlords get the support they need

Debt Awareness Week 2024: Support for those in the private rented sector

The annual Debt Awareness Week campaign, organised by charity StepChange, takes place next week, with landlords encouraged to support tenants if they are facing financial difficulties.The campaign, now in its 10th year, has a focus this year of supporting people to get debt advice.

Industry News Victoria Barker 19/03/2024
Debt Awareness Week 2024: Support for those in the private rented sector

Are more landlords selling up? Evidence from the courts

The question of whether landlords are exiting the market is a contentious issue even for official statistics. Here the NRLA's head of policy James Woods takes deep dive into the data – and looks north of the border to examine the impact of legislation change on the number of landlords selling up.

Industry News James Wood 14/03/2024
Are more landlords selling up? Evidence from the courts

NRLA rents warning in Senedd evidence session

The NRLA warned the threat of rent controls – coupled with the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act – has seen rents in Wales soar. Steve Bletsoe, Operations Manager for Wales, told the Local Government and Housing Committee that from having the slowest rising rents in the UK, Wales is now recording the fastest rising as a result of this perfect storm.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 14/03/2024
NRLA rents warning in Senedd evidence session