Industry news

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

Pre-lockdown cases a priority: NRLA win on possessions

Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP indicated in a written response to a parliamentary question this week that cases that began before lockdown including proceedings against anti-social tenants will be prioritised when the courts reopen next month. The NRLA has been campaigning for such cases to be given priority.

Industry News Victoria Barker 17/07/2020
Pre-lockdown cases a priority: NRLA win on possessions

Housing and the Summer Statement

Funding for energy efficiency improvements and a temporary cut to Stamp Duty were among the housing announcements included in the summer statement this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/07/2020
Housing and the Summer Statement

Courts WILL hear possession cases from 24th August

Landlords have welcomed confirmation from a Government Minister that the courts will begin to hear possession cases from 24th August - providing greater certainty for the rental market.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 01/07/2020
Courts WILL hear possession cases from 24th August

Satisfaction levels rise for private renters

The proportion of private renters satisfied with their housing has risen, according to new data published by the Government this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 10/07/2020
Satisfaction levels rise for private renters

Blanket benefit ban ruled unlawful

Landlords are being reminded they should not have blanket policies that discriminate against benefits claimants. It comes after a judge has ruled "No DSS" blanket policy unlawful, after a mother was rejected by a lettings agency.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 14/07/2020
Blanket benefit ban ruled unlawful

Landlords refute Shelter evictions claims

Landlords have responded to new research by Shelter on rent arrears due to Covid-19, saying that they will do all they can to sustain tenancies.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 06/07/2020
Landlords refute Shelter evictions claims

Wales: New rules on property viewings

In June the Welsh Housing market partially reopened, and the Welsh Government recently published detailed guidance setting out what landlords need to know about carrying out viewings at the moment.

Industry News Victoria Barker 01/07/2020
Wales: New rules on property viewings

Appeal court win for NRLA

The Court of Appeal has sided with private landlords in a case which threatened the way they could repossess properties.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 30/06/2020
Appeal court win for NRLA

Clarity on new electrical safety regulations

The NRLA recently sought clarification from the government around how new electrical safety rules for landlords should be interpreted in relation to the compliance and implementation dates. .

Industry News Victoria Barker 24/06/2020
Clarity on new electrical safety regulations