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NRLA on BBC Breakfast sofa

NRLA representative Richard Blanco was on the BBC Breakfast sofa this weekend as part of a discussion on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Richard, who is also co-presenter of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, was on the show to talk about the challenges and responsibilities that come with managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), in response to a news story on the issue.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/06/2025
NRLA on BBC Breakfast sofa

Landlords’ Mid-Year Check-In: Seven key updates every landlord should know

Stay informed with our mid-year check-in for landlords. Discover 7 essential updates on legislation, tax, and property management that could impact your rental business.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 20/06/2025
Landlords’ Mid-Year Check-In: Seven key updates every landlord should know

NRLA warns Welsh Government’s Homelessness Bill risks straining the sector without clear strategy

The NRLA warn the Welsh Government that their Homelessness Bill risks putting the sector under strain without a clear strategy

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 20/06/2025
NRLA warns Welsh Government’s Homelessness Bill risks straining the sector without clear strategy

NRLA urges Commons Committee: Make the private rented sector work for all

NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle appears before the Work and Pensions Select Committee, urging them to make the private rented sector work for everyone and urges them to take practical steps to aid vulnerable tenants and support responsible landlords

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 20/06/2025
NRLA urges Commons Committee: Make the private rented sector work for all

‘Unworkable’: Industry calls for answers on Renters’ Rights

The Renters’ Rights Bill risks becoming ‘unworkable' unless the industry is given clarity on key elements, including court reform, arrears and the timescale for change. The NRLA has joined forces with the British Property Federation and the Lettings Industry Council to issue the warning ahead of Report stage in the House of Lords, due to start on 1st July.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 19/06/2025
‘Unworkable’: Industry calls for answers on Renters’ Rights

NRLA On Tour - in pictures

We look back at a fabulous fortnight of NRLA On Tour events as we visited London, Manchester and Yorkshire, with the team now ready for the next step in Wales

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 18/06/2025
NRLA On Tour  - in pictures

Renters’ Rights: Readying for Report stage

It is looking increasingly unlikely the Renters' Rights Bill will receive Royal Assent before the summer recess with the NRLA now briefing peers ahead of Report stage - scheduled to be heard in three sittings from the 1st to 15th of July.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 18/06/2025
Renters’ Rights: Readying for Report stage

Meet the Trainer - Julie Ford

In the first of a new series, we sit down with Julie Ford, one of our most experienced trainers and discuss her property journey, which ranges from lettings to the citizens advice bureau and ask her why training is so important for landlords and agents

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 16/06/2025
Meet the Trainer - Julie Ford

Number of homes to rent down 20% on pre-pandemic levels

The supply of rental homes is still unable to meet demand, with new data showing figures are down 20% on pre-pandemic levels. The statistics come from property portal Zoopla, with the findings echoing the NRLA’s arguments that while rental supply is increasing, it is failing to keep up with demand.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 13/06/2025
Number of homes to rent down 20% on pre-pandemic levels

New Renters’ Rights date revealed

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 1st July, for first of three Report stage debates. With the further sittings schedules for the 7th and 15th July, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will received Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess, meaning it will likely become law in September.

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 12/06/2025
New Renters’ Rights date revealed