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

NRLA runs proptech pilot tackling damp and mould

The NRLA has partnered with Danish firm WiseHome to run a pilot programme trialling a new product offering a high-tech solution to the issue of damp and mould in rented homes. The scheme found 63% apartments had challenges with high humidity and low ventilation, with issues mainly in common areas and bathrooms.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 12/08/2025
NRLA runs proptech pilot tackling damp and mould

Homelessness Minister resignation: Was Rushanara Ali right to stand down?

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few days, you will be aware that the Government’s homelessness minister, Rushanara Ali, has stood down in a row over a rental home she owns in East London. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle shares his thoughts on what's happened - and the challenges up ahead when the new Renters' Rights Bill comes into force.

Industry News Ben Beadle 08/08/2025
Homelessness Minister resignation: Was Rushanara Ali right to stand down?

Energy efficiency reforms: What to expect when Parliament returns

We look at what our members can expect when Parliament returns in terms of the reforms around energy efficiency

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 08/08/2025
Energy efficiency reforms: What to expect when Parliament returns

Landlord Eye #2: Renters' Rights and energy efficiency

The findings of the second edition of Landlord Eye are nearly here and they paint a fascinating picture of life for a landlord with so many changes in the private rented sector

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 07/08/2025
Landlord Eye #2: Renters' Rights and  energy efficiency

Calling all landlords – share your fire safety assessment experience

The NRLA is asking landlords to share their thoughts with us on the new Building Safety Bill and how it is affecting them in terms of cost and their business

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 07/08/2025
Calling all landlords – share your fire safety assessment experience

Get ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill: Updated assured shorthold tenancy agreements

As we await the Renters' Rights Bill becoming law and with major parts of the Bill now clearer, we’ve updated our assured shorthold tenancy agreements to make sure you are ready for the changes ahead.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 01/08/2025
Get ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill: Updated assured shorthold tenancy agreements

The NRLA helps you prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

The NRLA has produced a step-by-step guide to help our members with the changes to income tax as we prepare for making tax digital

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 01/08/2025
The NRLA helps you prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Exiting landlords ‘disastrous for tenants’

NRLA analysis shows homelessness is being driven upas landlords leave the private rented sector, with figures going up in the first quarter of 2025

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 01/08/2025
Exiting landlords ‘disastrous for tenants’

From recess to Royal Assent – Retaining key wins in the Renters’ Rights Bill

The NRLA is still working to make sure landlord voices are heard, with parliament in recess and Royal Assent around the corner for the Renters' Rights Bill

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 31/07/2025
From recess to Royal Assent – Retaining key wins in the Renters’ Rights Bill

Your licensing blog for August

In this month's licensing update, we look at changes in the capital, as well as the North West and the seaside area of Yarmouth.

Industry News Samantha Watkin 31/07/2025
Your licensing blog for August