Industry news
A Dog’s Dinner: Late Renters’ Rights amendment a new blow for landlords
Landlords will need to foot the bill for damage caused by pets under a new government amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill tabled at the eleventh hour. The amendment, announced today, has reversed an earlier pledge that would allow landlords to require tenants to have insurance to cover pet damage – less than a week before the Bill returns to the House of Lords for Report stage.
NRLA on BBC Breakfast sofa
NRLA representative Richard Blanco was on the BBC Breakfast sofa this weekend as part of a discussion on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Richard, who is also co-presenter of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, was on the show to talk about the challenges and responsibilities that come with managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), in response to a news story on the issue.
NRLA warns Welsh Government’s Homelessness Bill risks straining the sector without clear strategy
The NRLA warn the Welsh Government that their Homelessness Bill risks putting the sector under strain without a clear strategy
NRLA urges Commons Committee: Make the private rented sector work for all
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle appears before the Work and Pensions Select Committee, urging them to make the private rented sector work for everyone and urges them to take practical steps to aid vulnerable tenants and support responsible landlords
‘Unworkable’: Industry calls for answers on Renters’ Rights
The Renters’ Rights Bill risks becoming ‘unworkable' unless the industry is given clarity on key elements, including court reform, arrears and the timescale for change. The NRLA has joined forces with the British Property Federation and the Lettings Industry Council to issue the warning ahead of Report stage in the House of Lords, due to start on 1st July.
Rental reforms will be "unworkable" without answers from ministers
Plans to reform the private rented sector will be unworkable unless the Government provides clear answers to basic questions.
NRLA On Tour - in pictures
We look back at a fabulous fortnight of NRLA On Tour events as we visited London, Manchester and Yorkshire, with the team now ready for the next step in Wales
Renters’ Rights: Readying for Report stage
It is looking increasingly unlikely the Renters' Rights Bill will receive Royal Assent before the summer recess with the NRLA now briefing peers ahead of Report stage - scheduled to be heard in three sittings from the 1st to 15th of July.
Meet the Trainer - Julie Ford
In the first of a new series, we sit down with Julie Ford, one of our most experienced trainers and discuss her property journey, which ranges from lettings to the citizens advice bureau and ask her why training is so important for landlords and agents
Number of homes to rent down 20% on pre-pandemic levels
The supply of rental homes is still unable to meet demand, with new data showing figures are down 20% on pre-pandemic levels. The statistics come from property portal Zoopla, with the findings echoing the NRLA’s arguments that while rental supply is increasing, it is failing to keep up with demand.
