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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.