Industry news
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour Wales events
Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events in Wales this month, held in Llanelli and Llandudno. The events saw an excellent line-up of speakers and exhibitors sharing knowledge and expertise with delegates, as well as the chance to hear directly from NRLA CEO Ben Beadle about rental reform and exciting NRLA prop tech developments.
Landlord sell off leaving tenants high and dry
The number of private rented sector households at risk of homelessness is up by a by a third since the end of last year as a result of landlords selling up.
Landlords selling up growing challenge for tenants
The number of households in the private rented sector at risk of homelessness due to landlords selling up has increased by a third since the end of last year.
Land Transaction Tax hiked for Welsh landlords
Landlords in Wales will see Land Transaction Tax (LTT) rise, with those with high value properties seeing the surcharge increase to a massive 17%. Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is the Welsh equivalent of Stamp Duty, with the Welsh Government announcing today that landlords face a one percentage point increase for every LTT band – a move that is being introduced with immediate effect.
Welsh Government's Land Transaction Tax increase baffling say landlords
In the wake of the Welsh Government’s publication of its Draft Budget for 2025/26, the NRLA has provided its response to confirmation that Land Transaction Tax (LTT) for landlords will increase.
Energy Performance Certificates Consultation: what it means, and what's next
The UK Government published the first of two long-awaited consultations on energy efficiency this week. It outlines proposed changes to how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be calculated – including prioritising low-carbon heating. Mia Rotaru and Finlay Duncan from our public affairs and policy teams explore what these proposed changes could mean for you, and the wider sector.
Plans to accelerate cladding remediation unveiled
The Government has introduced a Remediation Acceleration Plan to expedite the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on residential buildings in England. The Plan is the first step in increasing the pace of remediation, but some of the measures will need legislation to come into effect. Public Affairs Manager, Eleanor Bateman, explains.
Call of the month - Vacant during festive periods
This month's call has a look at the steps a landlord should take if their rental property is vacated during the festive period.
Renters’ Rights: PRS Database will NOT replace selective licensing says Minister
The new rented homes database being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Bill will NOT replace selective licensing, the Government has confirmed. Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook said the two have ‘different purposes’ despite both systems pledging to improve property standards and reassure tenants their landlords are meeting their obligations
NRLA podcast: Unpacking the budget
In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco take a look at the Autumn budget and its impact on landlords and their businesses.
