Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Renters’ Rights Bill: NRLA secures blanket media coverage of launch
Throughout this hugely significant week for the private rented sector, the NRLA has been working hard to ensure the ‘landlord’s voice’ is heard loud and clear across UK national, trade and regional media.
Get up to speed on new Renters' Rights Bill at NRLA Landlord Conference
Time is running out to get your ticket for the 2024 NRLA Landlord Conference. With the Renters' Rights Bill announced this week, now is the time to book your spot to hear the very latest as to what the changes will mean from experts from across the industry.
Renters' Rights Bill: What you need to know
Rental reform needs to work for tenants and landlords
Ahead of the publication of the Renters' Rights Bill, the NRLA has issued a statement which responds to the Bill’s key proposals.
Renters’ Rights Bill to be published today
Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill will be published later today. NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle met with housing minister Matthew Pennycook and Labour Peer Baroness Taylor of Stevenage yesterday along with other stakeholders for a briefing about the contents of the Bill, which the Government says will ‘give greater security and protections for 11 million renters’.
Renters’ Rights Bill could be announced as soon as next week
Details of Labour’s new Renters’ Rights Bill could be published as soon as next week, with sources close to the Government claiming an announcement is imminent.
Rightmove points to worsening crisis in private rented sector
Following Rightmove's recent statistics which suggest that the number of former rental properties up for sale is at the highest levels recorded, the NRLA has issued a statement addressing the findings, as well as discussing what this means for the future of the Buy-to-Let sector.
Your long read: Does commonhold make common sense?
With further leasehold reform on the horizon, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Eleanor Bateman, takes a closer look at commonhold – the Government’s preferred tenure for leasehold properties – to see whether it offers a better alternative, and what the future of property ownership might look like.
Record number of former rentals up for sale
New figures out today show the rental housing crisis is worsening – with the number of former rental homes up for sale hitting record highs. The NRLA said the data, from property portal Rightmove, is bad news for all tenants looking for a home, with a bold new approach needed if the Government is to tackle the massive imbalance between supply and demand.
Investors in People awards NRLA gold accreditation
The NRLA has been awarded Gold standard by Investors in People (IIP) for its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment for its staff.
