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

NRLA Landlord Conference 2023: A month to go

Tickets are selling fast for the NRLA’s national Landlord Conference, which gets underway in Birmingham in a month’s time. Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP will directly address delegates as he takes to the stage as the keynote speaker at the conference, which will be hosted by award-winning journalist and newsreader, Clive Myrie.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/09/2023
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023: A month to go

Sunak axes energy efficiency plans for rented homes

Plans which would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements have been axed by the Prime Minister.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/09/2023
Sunak axes energy efficiency plans for rented homes

NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls

The NRLA has published its response to the Welsh Government's "Fair Rents & Adequate Housing" consultation.

Industry News Sam Hunter 19/09/2023
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls

Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times

The NRLA calls on justice ministers to take action to speed up the time taken for courts to process legitimate possession cases.

Industry News Sam Hunter 18/09/2023
Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times

Action needed to speed up possession process

Action is needed to tackle a backlog of possession cases clogging up the courts, with some landlords waiting more than six months to take back their properties.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2023
Action needed to speed up possession process

In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week

Hundreds of landlords attended our free NRLA on Tour events this week, held in Llanelli and Manchester. 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 current campaigns on rental reform.

Industry News Victoria Barker 15/09/2023
In pictures: Hundreds attend NRLA on Tour events this week

Gas Safety Week: Are you fully compliant?

This week is Gas Safety Week. Here James Kent of  Safe2 talks about landlords' responsibilities and how to ensure you are fully compliant.

Industry News James Kent 13/09/2023
Gas Safety Week: Are you fully compliant?

New How to Rent guide to be released in October

A new How to Rent guide is set to be released by Government on 2nd October. Find out more.

Industry News Victoria Barker 13/09/2023
New How to Rent guide to be released in October

Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.

Industry News Victoria Barker 11/09/2023
Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

Government publishes damp and mould guidance, and promises simpler HHSRS system

NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains more about the important updates landlords need to be aware of when it comes to property standards and safety, after the Government's HHSRS review were published this week.

Industry News James Wood 08/09/2023
Government publishes damp and mould guidance, and promises simpler HHSRS system