Industry news
This week in politics: Raising your concerns with the housing minister
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle has taken landlord concerns right to the top, discussing the timetable for change with housing minister Matthew Pennycook this week.
London renters at crisis point as number of homes to rent falls
The number of homes for private rent is contracting across London despite growing demand.
NRLA agrees new partnership with Landlord Property Exchange
Looking to sell your rental property, but don’t want your tenants to face the stress and disruption of eviction?Selling with tenants in situ could be the solution and now, thanks to a new partnership between the NRLA and Landlord Property Exchange (LP Exchange), landlords can do just that.
Leading business journalist to host the UK Housing Conference
The NRLA has confirmed that award winning business journalist Steph McGovern will host the NRLA’s UK Housing Conference 2025.
NRLA in the running for prestigious awards
The NRLA is in the running for four highly coveted awards at this year's Memcom ceremony, including best trade association and a nomination for chief executive Ben Beadle
Leasehold reform: New proposals to increase leaseholder protections
The Government has begun its consultation to reform leasehold, examining service charges and proposing agents to have mandatory qualifications
New Building Safety Bill introduced in Wales
This week, the Welsh Government introduced the Building Safety (Wales) Bill to the Senedd, with implications for HMO landlords. The Bill is similar to legislation in England, which came in response to the Grenfell tragedy.
Ofgem exploring new regulations for heat networks
The energy regulator Ofgem is consulting in order to protect customers from unfair service charges, which stem from heat networks
Steph McGovern to present NRLA housing conference
Award winning business journalist, Steph McGovern, will host the NRLA’s annual UK Housing Conference this year, at what is a critical time for the private rented sector.
Renters’ Rights Bill: Government backs NRLA review call
Wins on pet deposits and letting restrictions for landlords were the big talking points following the Renters’ Rights Bill’s Report stage debate this week, both representing big wins for the NRLA. An amendment enabling landlords to take an additional ‘pet deposit’ of three weeks’ rent was accepted, along with one that would reduce the restrictions on landlords reletting homes repossessed to be sold from 12 to six months.
