Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Landlords welcome Gove to housing brief
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, responds to news that Michael Gove has been appointed to the role of Housing, Communities & Local Government Secretary.
New data reveals scale of Wales' rent arrears crisis
New research published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights the rent arrears crisis which affected the Welsh private rented sector throughout the first half of 2021.
Possession update: what you need to know about possession from October 1 2021
The Government has laid legislation that will return notice periods to their pre-pandemic levels in England from 1 October 2021.
GDPR registration reminder
Landlords are being reminded by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to check whether they need to register and pay a fee, if they have not already done so.
NRLA quoted in new pets report
Whether to allow pets in your property is something of a thorny issue. A new report out today by animal charity Advocats East Mids is calling for an amendment to the act, to allow for either landlords or tenants taking out pet damage insurance, or to allow a separate, capped pet deposit.
Keep the lifeline - open letter to the Prime Minister
100 organisations across the UK including the NRLA, have joined together in urging the Government not to go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit.
Afghan resettlement scheme: Landlords with empty homes urged to help
Landlords with vacant properties are being urged to work with councils to help refugees who need to be urgently re-housed in the UK.
Right to Rent: New extension to emergency measures
Temporary changes to Right to Rent, introduced to minimise face-to-face contact, will remain in place until April 2022, the Government has announced.
Chronic failure to tackle rogue landlords puts tenants at risk
The Government needs to address a chronic failure to tackle rogue landlords who put tenants at risk, says the national body representing landlords.
Demand for rental housing at a five year high
The demand for private rented housing has reached a five year high according to new research released by the National Residential Landlords Association following the easing of COVID restrictions.
