Articles by Sam Hunter

Government must act to protect rental market as Bank again hikes interest rates

The NRLA responds to news that the Bank of England has increased the base interest rate to 5.25%, the fourteenth consecutive occasion on which they have done so since 2008.

Industry News Sam Hunter 03/08/2023
Government must act to protect rental market as Bank again hikes interest rates

NRLA endorses joint letter calling for Ministers to provide energy efficiency support

The NRLA has endorsed a letter submitted to the Treasury by think tank E3G, which calls on the Government to introduce new financial support to help private landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/08/2023
NRLA endorses joint letter calling for Ministers to provide energy efficiency support

Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds

The NRLA has responded to comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP where he suggested that energy efficiency proposals for the private rented sector be delayed.

Industry News Sam Hunter 23/07/2023
Gove calls for delay to rented housing energy efficiency plans - NRLA responds

Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs

Following the release of new Bank of England data pointing to a substantial increase in buy-to-let mortgage costs, the NRLA offers its take on what this means for the private rented sector.

Industry News Sam Hunter 12/07/2023
Bank of England forecasts major rise in landlord mortgage costs

Independent landlords "vital" to a fair rental market Housing Secretary tells NRLA

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has written for the NRLA's member magazine on the pivotal role landlords play in "ensuring a fair and functioning" private rented sector.

Sam Hunter 03/07/2023
Independent landlords "vital" to a fair rental market Housing Secretary tells NRLA