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Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP writes exclusively for the NRLA
In what is a huge coup for the NRLA, Housing Secretary Michael Gove has written exclusively for members in NRLA members’ magazine Property. He says independent landlords are vital to ensuring a fair and functioning private rented sector and provide tenants ‘with flexibility and choice, and the value for money options that go with them’. Read the full story here.
Win for NRLA as Labour u-turns on rent controls
The Labour Party has abandoned plans to introduce rent controls should it come to power, with Shadow Housing Secretary Lisa Nandy admitting proposals could in fact increase homelessness.
NRLA: Labour right to say rent controls would not work
The NRLA responds to comments made by Shadow Housing Secretary Lisa Nandy MP which confirm that Labour is rejecting calls for the introduction of rent controls.
Blog: The latest on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act
How does mediation work?
NRLA partner, the Property Redress Scheme tenancy mediation service, shares advice on how mediation works and explains the five stages of mediation.
Lawfully gaining possession and the financial help available
In many situations, eviction is an absolute last resort for landlords; no landlord wants to remove people from their home. But sometimes circumstances mean a landlord has little or no choice. Louise Carr, of NRLA partner Rentguard Landlord Insurance, shares an overview of lawfully gaining possession.
Landlords can use new templates to write to MPs on Renters Reform
New letter templates have been developed for NRLA members who want to write to their MP to highlight issues with the proposed Renters (Reform) Bill. The templates have been adapted to highlight the key measures needed to ensure landlords can continue to operate once Bill is implemented, with landlords able to edit the documents to explain how the proposals will impact them and their businesses.
Chancellor needs to act as interest rate hike hits renters and landlords
In light of the news that the Bank of England has once again raised interest rates, the NRLA has provided its view on how the Government must act urgently to support the private rented sector.
Wales rent control consultation: Register for a working group event this July
Landlords in Wales are being urged to share their views on rent controls by registering for a working group event, organised by the Welsh Government. Six working groups have been set up as part of the consultation process for the Green Paper on Fair Rents and a Right to Adequate Housing, with private landlords and tenants invited to attend.
Wales: Housing Minister backs NRLA tax calls
The Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, has supported the need to review the way the private rented sector is taxed. Speaking at an event to launch the National Residential Landlords Association’s (NRLA) State of the Welsh Private Rented Sector report, the Minister said she would welcome ideas about how to ensure the tax system supports the provision of long-term homes to rent.
