Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Landlords need to professionalise to prepare for the future
Landlords need to professionalise if they are to flourish, says Paul Shamplina, TV star and founder of Landlord Action, who will be addressing the NRLA Landlord Conference this autumn. Paul, says landlords need to view their rentals as a business, and has called for greater clarity on what changes we’re set to see in the coming years.
'Bidding wars' investigated in new survey
So-called 'bidding wars' have hit the headlines in recent months, with a new survey by Queen Mary University in London and the University of Sheffield, now attempting to shed light on the application process for rental homes in the capital.
King’s Speech: the lowdown
In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco speak to the NRLA’s deputy director for policy Meera Chindooroy, who gives us the lowdown on what was – and wasn’t in the King’s Speech for landlords.
Energy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour
Landlords have until 2030 to get their rented properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating – or be barred from letting them out. Ed Miliband, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, confirmed the plans last week.
NRLA reaches awards finals
The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the final of awards celebrating the best of British trade associations. The NRLA has reached the finals of the Association Excellence Awards in three categories.
King’s Speech 2024: What’s next for rental reform?
The abolition of Section 21, along with moves to end bidding wars and improve standards are at the core of Labour's new Renters’ Rights Bill, announced in the King's speech this week. James Wood, the NRLA's head of policy takes a deep dive into what we know so far - and what happens next.
A second bite at leasehold reform
Despite the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 receiving Royal Assent just two months ago, further reforms are back on the table following an announcement in the King's Speech this week.
English Housing Survey: Eight in ten private renters satisfied with rented accommodation
Private renters are more satisfied with their accommodation than those in the social rented sector, according to new data published today. According to the English Housing Survey, 82 per cent of private renters were satisfied with their accommodation, compared to 74 per cent of those in the social rented sector.
English Housing Survey: eight in ten private renters satisfied with rented accommodation
In light of the English Housing Survey's (EHS) publication earlier today, the NRLA has highlighted how a large majority of private tenants are satisfied with their rental properties according to the report's findings.
Rental reform must work for tenants and responsible landlords
A Renters’ Rights Bill will be introduced to parliament by the newly-elected Labour Government, it was revealed today. The announcement was made in the King's Speech, which outlines the Government's priorities for the coming year and reiterated its commitment to ending Section 21, so-called ‘no fault’ repossessions.
