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NRLA in the running for prestigious awards

The NRLA is in the running for four highly coveted awards at this year's Memcom ceremony, including best trade association and a nomination for chief executive Ben Beadle

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 11/07/2025
NRLA in the running for prestigious awards

Leasehold reform: New proposals to increase leaseholder protections

The Government has begun its consultation to reform leasehold, examining service charges and proposing agents to have mandatory qualifications

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 11/07/2025
Leasehold reform: New proposals to increase leaseholder protections

New Building Safety Bill introduced in Wales

This week, the Welsh Government introduced the Building Safety (Wales) Bill to the Senedd, with implications for HMO landlords. The Bill is similar to legislation in England, which came in response to the Grenfell tragedy.

Industry News Daniel Carroll 11/07/2025
New Building Safety Bill introduced in Wales

Ofgem exploring new regulations for heat networks

The energy regulator Ofgem is consulting in order to protect customers from unfair service charges, which stem from heat networks

Industry News James Wood 11/07/2025
Ofgem exploring new regulations for heat networks

Steph McGovern to present NRLA housing conference

Award winning business journalist, Steph McGovern, will host the NRLA’s annual UK Housing Conference this year, at what is a critical time for the private rented sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 10/07/2025
Steph McGovern to present NRLA housing conference

Renters’ Rights Bill: Government backs NRLA review call

Wins on pet deposits and letting restrictions for landlords were the big talking points following the Renters’ Rights Bill’s Report stage debate this week, both representing big wins for the NRLA. An amendment enabling landlords to take an additional ‘pet deposit’ of three weeks’ rent was accepted, along with one that would reduce the restrictions on landlords reletting homes repossessed to be sold from 12 to six months.

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 10/07/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill: Government backs NRLA review call

Course of the Month - The Key to Property Investment

One of the NRLA's most popular courses, The Key to Property Investment offers everything you need to know about how to find and make the most of great investment opportunities, and is packed with insider secrets and top tips on how seasoned experts create equity and value in their deals.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 10/07/2025
Course of the Month - The Key to Property Investment

Three Tenancy Deposit Mistakes Landlords Must Avoid

Discover three tenancy deposit mistakes landlords make, from failing to protect deposits to returning excess amounts, and learn how to stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.

Helpful Tips Victoria Barker 09/07/2025
Three Tenancy Deposit Mistakes Landlords Must Avoid

Starmer's government one year in

Last July, the Government won the election with a promise to reform housing, focusing on security, standards, and sustainability in the private rented sector (PRS). A year on, it’s time to review the key proposals put forward and examine their progress so far. Public affairs officer Mia Rotaru explains more.

Industry News Mia Rotaru 04/07/2025
Starmer's government one year in

New Decent Homes Standard plans revealed

Plans for a new Decent Homes Standard and £40,000 fines for serious health hazards in privately rented properties have been announced by the Government today. Ministers are consulting on the new standard, which will be introduced as part of changes coming in under the Renters’ Rights Bill once it becomes law.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/07/2025
New Decent Homes Standard plans revealed