Articles by Sam Hunter

Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions

Government efforts to dampen investment in rental housing are fuelling a supply crisis according to BVA/BDRC research analysed by the NRLA.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/05/2022
Tax Hit to Rental Housing Undermines Government's Home Ownership Ambitions

North East Renters Face Squeeze as Benefits Frozen

Almost 70 per cent of private tenants in the North East relying on Universal Credit to pay their rent have a shortfall between the amount they receive and what they have to pay, according to official data.

Industry News Sam Hunter 08/04/2022
North East Renters Face Squeeze as Benefits Frozen

Majority of English local authorities failed to record private rented sector complaints, new NRLA research shows

New research published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that a majority of local authorities in England do not accurately record the number of private rented sector tenure complaints which they receive.

Industry News Sam Hunter 09/02/2022
Majority of English local authorities failed to record private rented sector complaints, new NRLA research shows

Welsh Government announces Renting Homes Wales Act implementation timings

Following the news that the Welsh Government has announced timings for the implementation of the Renting Homes Wales Act, the NRLA has published its response to this development.

Industry News Sam Hunter 12/01/2022
Welsh Government announces Renting Homes Wales Act implementation timings

Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market

Over half of private landlords responding to a new survey conducted by the LSE on behalf of the NRLA say recent tax changes in the rental market have had a negative impact on their investment plans.

Industry News Sam Hunter 20/12/2021
Report lays bare impact of tax hikes on rental market