Industry news
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.
New Renters’ Rights date revealed
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 1st July, for first of three Report stage debates. With the further sittings schedules for the 7th and 15th July, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will received Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess, meaning it will likely become law in September.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Call for more funding
The Government needs to take a co-ordinated approach when it comes to energy efficiency funding, with extra cash needed to install new low-carbon heating systems. The NRLA, responding to the government consultation on changes to its Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), said the proposals could make the scheme more accessible and effective for landlords, but it needs to take a joined up approach.
Spending Review fails private renters
Today's Spending Review has failed to deliver when it comes to tackling the supply crisis within the private rented sector.
Spending review fails landlords and tenants
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has missed a prime opportunity to address the significant challenges facing landlords and tenants in today's Spending Review.
'Make or Break' Spending Review: What it means for landlords
As Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares to unveil her first Spending Review, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights some of the difficult decisions being made that will shape public spending over the coming years - and how these could impact you as a landlord.
Course of the month - Fire Safety for Landlords
Fire safety is one of your key responsibilities as a landlord - with the NRLA's Fire Safety for Landlords course offering a comprehensive overview of the extensive regulations around this, as well as ways to manage risk to keep your tenants safe.
