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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

A critical moment for the private rented sector in Wales

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 01/11/2024
A critical moment for the private rented sector in Wales

Renters' Rights Bill: Movement on amendments

This week saw another round of Renter’s Rights Bill committee stage meetings, with movement on a number of amendments, some of which will impact private rented sector (PRS) landlords. Policy Officer Dan Cumming and Public Affairs Officer Mia Rotaru explain more.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 01/11/2024
Renters' Rights Bill: Movement on amendments

Meet the Speaker: Anna Moore on how energy efficiency improvements can boost the value of your property

With less than a week to go until the NRLA’s 2024 Landlord Conference we talk to speaker Anna Moore, CEO of retrofit specialists Domna about how landlords can increase the value of their properties through energy efficiency improvements.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 31/10/2024
Meet the Speaker: Anna Moore on how energy efficiency improvements can boost the value of your property

Your training and events update for November

The NRLA’s award-winning Training Academy is running 24 courses, both in-person and virtual this November, along with a packed programme of national and regional events.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 31/10/2024
Your training and events update for November

Dates live for new NRLA Renters’ Rights course

A new Renters’ Rights course is being launched by our award-winning Training Academy, with bookings now open.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 31/10/2024
Dates live for new NRLA Renters’ Rights course

Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants

The NRLA has raised concerns over the Government’s decision to freeze housing benefit rates from next year, warning that the move will make it increasingly difficult for people in receipt of benefits to secure tenancies in the private rented sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 30/10/2024
Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants

Budget will hit housing choices for renters

In the wake of today’s Budget – the first Labour Budget in over 14 years – the NRLA has issued its statement responding to the key aspects of the Chancellor’s announcement.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 30/10/2024
Budget will hit housing choices for renters

Budget 2024: 5% stamp duty hike will hit supply of homes to rent

Landlords will need to pay stamp duty of 5% when purchasing additional properties, a move the NRLA believes will only exacerbate the housing supply crisis.  Rachel Reeves announced the move in today’s Budget, with the change to come in immediately.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 29/10/2024
Budget 2024: 5% stamp duty hike will hit supply of homes to rent

Andy Burnham confirmed as main speaker for NRLA conference

The NRLA is delighted to announce that Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, will deliver the keynote speech at the forthcoming NRLA Annual Conference on 6th November 2024. The conference, to be held at the NEC Birmingham, will bring together landlords, property professionals, and policymakers to discuss the future of the private rented sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 28/10/2024
Andy Burnham confirmed as main speaker for NRLA conference

Wales: NRLA proposals accepted as Welsh Government rejects rent controls

The long-awaited White Paper on Fair Rents & Adequate Housing has been published, which outlines measures aimed at improving the supply and condition of private rented properties. These are proposals for future legislation or policies that the Welsh Government is seeking views on, and is a key step in shaping how the private rented sector might be improved and regulated in the coming years.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 28/10/2024
Wales: NRLA proposals accepted as Welsh Government rejects rent controls