Industry news
Clarity needed on Decent Homes plan
The NRLA is calling for more clarity on the Decent Homes Standard, as it is set to be introduced as part of the Renters' Rights Bill, including a clear set of rules
Meet the Trainer: Rob Wylie
Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of fire safety is essential for all property professionals. The NRLA’s popular Fire Safety for Landlords course is delivered by Rob Wylie, a fire safety expert with a decade of experience in the industry. As part of our Meet the Trainer series, he shares his journey from the classroom to consultant.
Higher taxes won't help renters buy homes
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has strongly rejected claims by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that tax hikes on landlords will help tenants to buy homes.
Goodlord becomes NRLA tenant referencing partner - with exclusive rates for members
The UK’s leading lettings services provider, Goodlord is now the NRLA’s new referencing partner.
Could the ECO4 energy grant scheme be extended?
A Government grant scheme offering cash for energy efficiency upgrades could be extended by up to nine months, giving landlords longer to apply for funding. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme is scheduled to end on 31st March next year with the Government now consulting on the extension to ensure as many households as possible benefit from grants, as well as giving policymakers time to develop successor schemes.
Goodlord becomes NRLA’s exclusive tenant referencing partner
The UK’s leading lettings services provider, Goodlord, has today announced that it is set to become the NRLA’s official and exclusive referencing partner.
Changes to EICR regulations: What do I need to know?
Amendments to electrical safety rules affecting the private rented sector (PRS) are set to be introduced this November – with increased fines for getting things wrong. The changes are part of a broader package of reforms that will extend the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) regulations to social housing.
Renters and landlords in the dark on rollout of rental reforms
With the Renters’ Rights Bill edging closer towards Royal Assent, the National Residential Landlords Association has called on the Government to urgently set out an implementation timeline for the Bill.
Renters' Rights: Landlords and tenants left in the dark on rollout
A minimum six-month lead-in period is vital to allow landlords to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill, the NRLA has warned. We are arguing that without a clear timetable for change the sector risks being plunged into a period of confusion and chaos, with tenants set to be the ultimate losers.
Landlords welcome new housing secretary
The NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Steve Reed MP to the post of Housing Secretary.
