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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 11/09/2025
Higher taxes won't help renters 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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 10/09/2025
Goodlord becomes NRLA tenant referencing partner - with exclusive rates for members

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.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 10/09/2025
Could the ECO4 energy grant scheme be extended?

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 10/09/2025
Goodlord becomes NRLA’s exclusive tenant 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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/09/2025
Changes to EICR regulations: What do I need to know?

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.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 09/09/2025
Renters and landlords in the dark on rollout of rental reforms

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.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/09/2025
Renters' Rights: Landlords and tenants left in the dark on rollout

Landlords welcome new housing secretary

The NRLA has issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Steve Reed MP to the post of Housing Secretary.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 05/09/2025
Landlords welcome new housing secretary

Renters’ Rights faces final hurdle – could landlords be left in limbo?

Monday will see the Renters’ Rights Bill return to the House of Commons for 'ping pong', the final stages before it moves into law. This comes against a backdrop of turmoil within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) following the resignations of Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner today, and homelessness minister Rushanara Ali last month.

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 04/09/2025
Renters’ Rights faces final hurdle – could landlords be left in limbo?

NRLA Community Connect– Your forum just got a major upgrade

The NRLA has unveiled a new forum for its members, one that is more interactive and will help you to connect with each other

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/09/2025
NRLA Community Connect– Your forum just got a major upgrade