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Budget 2024: 5% stamp duty hike will hit supply of homes to rent

Landlords will need to pay stamp duty of 5% when purchasing additional properties, a move the NRLA believes will only exacerbate the housing supply crisis.  Rachel Reeves announced the move in today’s Budget, with the change to come in immediately.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 29/10/2024
Budget 2024: 5% stamp duty hike will hit supply of homes to rent

New dates announced for the NRLA's ‘Wales On Tour’

Following the success of last year's events programme the NRLA has confirmed new dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions.

Events Victoria Barker 28/10/2024
New dates announced for the NRLA's ‘Wales On Tour’

Landlords ARE working people, and the Government needs to know that

Keir Starmer’s suggestion that landlords are not ‘working people’ is mistaken, says NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle. Here's why.

Industry News Ben Beadle 25/10/2024
Landlords ARE working people, and the Government needs to know that

NRLA podcast: HMOs and mental health

In this episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords presenters NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the renewed popularity of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and address the issue of mental health in the private rented sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
NRLA podcast: HMOs and mental health

We Spoke – They Listened: Key NRLA recommendations welcomed in Welsh Government reports

The Welsh Government has accepted key NRLA proposals for reform of the  private rented sector - and rejected calls for rent controls - in two new reports out this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
We Spoke – They Listened: Key NRLA recommendations welcomed in Welsh Government reports

Exclusive member webinar: What the Budget means for the private rented sector

The forthcoming budget, the first from the new government, is now just days away, with speculation rife as to what this will mean for the private rented sector. The NRLA will hold an exclusive member webinar on November 1, offering you an in-depth analysis of all the key announcements and how they are likely to affect your business and the wider sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
Exclusive member webinar: What the Budget means for the private rented sector

NRLA proposals accepted by Welsh Government as it rejects rent controls

The Welsh Government has accepted NRLA’s proposals for positive reform of the private rented sector - and rejected calls for rent controls - in a new report out today.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 24/10/2024
NRLA proposals accepted by Welsh Government as it rejects rent controls

Introducing your new-look NRLA Training Academy

Your award-winning NRLA Training Academy has unveiled a fresh new look, heralding an exciting new era when it comes to learning.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 24/10/2024
Introducing your new-look NRLA Training Academy

Landlord confidence has hit record low NRLA tells Renters’ Rights Committee

NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has warned a cross-party group of MPs that landlord confidence is at a record low, which could have a catastrophic impact on the supply of homes to let.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 22/10/2024
Landlord confidence has hit record low NRLA tells Renters’ Rights Committee

Andy Burnham to give keynote speech at NRLA conference

Former Government minister and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will deliver a keynote speech at this year’s NRLA Landlord Conference.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/10/2024
Andy Burnham to give keynote speech at NRLA conference