Press releases

Government must face facts on retrofit timetable

Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are unachievable. That’s the warning from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the country’s leading body representing private sector landlords.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 05/06/2025
Government must face facts on retrofit timetable

NRLA: Rent Smart Wales report fails to reassure landlords

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued its response to a new report commissioned by the Welsh Government evaluating the work of Rent Smart Wales (RSW).

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 23/05/2025
NRLA: Rent Smart Wales report fails to reassure landlords

Courts unprepared for Renters' Rights Bill as possession delays worsen

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the Government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 16/05/2025
Courts unprepared for Renters' Rights Bill as possession delays worsen

NRLA: Investor concern at potential Capital Gains Tax hike

New data published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that a rumoured potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 16/05/2025
NRLA: Investor concern at potential Capital Gains Tax hike

NRLA: Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal

The Welsh Government has rejected a recommendation that would have required landlords to provide two months' rent as compensation to tenants upon serving a Section 173 ‘no-fault’ possession notice.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 13/05/2025
NRLA: Common sense prevails as Welsh Government rejects tenant compensation proposal

NRLA welcomes Welsh Government’s commitment to National Housing Survey

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to undertake a Welsh Housing Survey for 2026–27. This is a positive step towards recognising the importance of evidence-led policymaking, something the NRLA has consistently championed.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 09/05/2025
NRLA welcomes Welsh Government’s commitment to National Housing Survey

Landlords urged to use High Court enforcement to tackle County Court eviction delays

Landlords across England and Wales who are struggling to get their properties back because of months of delays and a ‘postcode lottery’ in the County Court system are being urged to enforce their judgments through the High Court.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 08/05/2025
Landlords urged to use High Court enforcement to tackle County Court eviction delays

Safe2 Certification Services Now Available Through TDS Landlord+ Portal

The NRLA has announced that Safe2's certification services are now available to access on TDS' Landlord + portal.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 02/05/2025
Safe2 Certification Services Now Available Through TDS Landlord+ Portal

Incentivise investment or face worsening housing crisis, NRLA warns

The NRLA responds to reports that the Home Office plans to encourage landlords to let properties to asylum seekers by offering five year guaranteed rent deals

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 26/04/2025
Incentivise investment or face worsening housing crisis, NRLA warns

Flawed possession ground will reduce supply of student housing

The National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA) has warned that Government plans to restrict a key student housing exemption to larger Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) risk undermining supply and disrupting the annual student rental cycle.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 25/04/2025
Flawed possession ground will reduce supply of student housing