Industry news
NRLA scoops top industry training award
The NRLA has been named Best Property Education Provider at the annual Property Reporter Awards. The association's training academy beat off stiff competition from across the industry to clinch the title in a ceremony in London earlier today.
Energy Efficiency: Time is Running Out
It is highly likely that a new stricter target will be set in the very near future for the PRS. It was expected last October, and then in March of this year (2022) but has not materialised.
Cladding - how many let properties will be covered by the UK Government's plans for medium-rise buildings?
Today, potential changes to the Building Safety Bill are being debated in the House of Lords, including consideration of amendments concerning leaseholder landlord inclusion in remediation funding.
New Right to Rent rules in place from 6 April
From 6 April 2022, changes to Right to Rent legislation will come into force, affecting checks for some groups of tenants. You can see the draft guidance which will come into force from 6 April 2022 on the GOV.UK website. Please note that the existing guidance remains in place until then, as outlined on our resources page.
Coronavirus extended possession notice periods to end in Wales
The NRLA has learnt today that the Welsh Government will not be extending the six-month notice period brought in under coronavirus legislation.
Spring statement welcome but not enough argue landlords
Following the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the NRLA provides its response to today's announcements by the Treasury.
John Stewart: A tribute to a much-loved friend and colleague
The NRLA is sad to confirm that its Deputy Director for Policy and Research, John Stewart, passed away over the weekend after being diagnosed with cancer.
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls in new shadow white paper
Today we launch our Shadow Wales White Paper, which calls on the Welsh Government to reject rent controls and sets out what can be done to create a fairer, more inclusive Welsh private rented sector.
Scrapping New Homes Tax Would Raise 10 Billion
The Government could benefit to the tune of 10 billion if it scrapped the stamp duty levy on the purchase of homes to rent out.
UK Government announces Homes for Ukraine scheme: what landlords need to know
The UK Government has today announced its Homes for Ukraine scheme, calling for sponsors to register their interest in providing accommodation to those fleeing the conflict. Here's what landlords need to know.
