Industry news
Government plans for energy improvements in rental housing need rethink
Proposals to force landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require a rethink, according to the NRLA.
TDS: The Adjudication Digest
Demand for rental housing increases across the South East and West Midlands
Demand for private rental housing across the South East and West Midlands is continuing to increase, according to new research by the National Residential Landlords Association.
Landlords back call for strategic approach to rental housing sector
Responding to the National Audit Office report published today on the regulation of the private rented sector, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said:
Tenants with covid rent debts see arrears increase
Average rent debts still owed by renters as a result of the pandemic have increased by 41 per cent since May according to new research.
Landlords welcome plan to end homelessness
Landlords in Wales have welcomed the Government's announcement of a new £30 million funding pot as part of a plan to end homelessness. Local authorities are expected to be able to use this funding to support a nationwide private rented sector leasing scheme.
Government Response to Consultation on Proposals to Extend Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements
The Government has announced they plan to expand the scope of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm legislation in both private and social housing.
Demand for rental housing at record high
Demand for private rental housing is at an all time high according to new research being published by the National Residential Landlords Association.
NRLA partners with Viewber
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has announced the start of a new commercial partnership with Viewber, a provider of cutting-edge services to landlord, investors and letting agents.
Use of 'no explanation' repossessions plummeting says official data
The number of repossession cases in the courts involving landlords using Section 21, 'no explanation' notices has plummeted over the past two years.
