Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Durham event
It was a full house at the NRLA's on Tour event in Durham this week.
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.
Wales: Campaigns and meetings update
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe rounds-up the highlights of NRLA Wales campaigning this month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The clock is ticking on rental reform
There are real fears the Renters (Reform) Bill could fall as it approaches the final furlong, with no date announced for its third reading in the Commons.The Bill was conspicuous by its absence from next week’s list of Parliamentary business, leaving just two days available before the House rises for the Easter recess.
NRLA and Crisis call on Government to provide clarity on Renters (Reform) Bill
Following reports in the media concerning the uncertain future of the Renters (Reform) Bill, the NRLA and Crisis have published a joint letter calling for the Government to provide clarity on the current status of the Bill.
Call for clarity on rent-to-rent
Landlords need more clarity on rent-to-rent arrangements, with the NRLA calling for better official guidance to prevent landlords falling foul of rogue operators.
