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

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

NRLA to showcase Manchester’s vibrant property market at UK Housing Conference 2025

The NRLA calls on Manchester landlords to join the leading lights of private renting at the UK Housing Conference 2025, where they can learn how to thrive in the city’s dynamic and competitive property market.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 04/09/2025
NRLA to showcase Manchester’s vibrant property market at UK Housing Conference 2025

Course of the Month - Trauma Induced Hoarding for Housing Professionals

This month's top course looks at trauma induced hoarding and the wide range of factors behind it and how best to approach a tenant who has it

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/09/2025
Course of the Month - Trauma Induced Hoarding for Housing Professionals

Pets and Renters' Rights – the NRLA invites you to learn more

The NRLA is putting on a couple of webnars this month, as we aim to give our members as much inforation about the renters' right bill

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/09/2025
Pets and Renters' Rights – the NRLA invites you to learn more

Budget date confirmed for late November as landlords await tax clarity

The Budget wlll take place on 26th November, with Rachel Reeves admitting the economy is not where she wants it to be, as fears grow about potential tax rises that could hit landlord finances.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 03/09/2025
Budget date confirmed for late November as landlords await tax clarity

The Autumn Budget - what’s really going on?

With the rumour mill running overtime ahead of the Autumn Budget our chief policy officer Chris Norris looks behind the headlines to outline how the plethora of proposed tax changes could impact the private rented sector – and the likelihood of change.

Industry News Chris Norris 29/08/2025
The Autumn Budget - what’s really going on?