Press releases
Government changes to rental reforms a dog's dinner
Planned changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill will mean landlords will be required to shoulder the risk of damage to properties by pets, according to the NRLA.
Rental reforms will be "unworkable" without answers from ministers
Plans to reform the private rented sector will be unworkable unless the Government provides clear answers to basic questions.
Spending Review fails private renters
Today's Spending Review has failed to deliver when it comes to tackling the supply crisis within the private rented sector.
Government must face facts on retrofit timetable
Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are unachievable. That’s the warning from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the country’s leading body representing private sector landlords.
NRLA: Rent Smart Wales report fails to reassure landlords
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued its response to a new report commissioned by the Welsh Government evaluating the work of Rent Smart Wales (RSW).
Courts unprepared for Renters' Rights Bill as possession delays worsen
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the Government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.
NRLA: Investor concern at potential Capital Gains Tax hike
New data published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that a rumoured potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords.
NRLA: Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal
The Welsh Government has rejected a recommendation that would have required landlords to provide two months' rent as compensation to tenants upon serving a Section 173 ‘no-fault’ possession notice.
NRLA welcomes Welsh Government’s commitment to National Housing Survey
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to undertake a Welsh Housing Survey for 2026–27. This is a positive step towards recognising the importance of evidence-led policymaking, something the NRLA has consistently championed.
Landlords urged to use High Court enforcement to tackle County Court eviction delays
Landlords across England and Wales who are struggling to get their properties back because of months of delays and a ‘postcode lottery’ in the County Court system are being urged to enforce their judgments through the High Court.
