Press releases

Government changes to rental reforms a dog's dinner

Planned changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill will mean landlords will be required to shoulder the risk of damage to properties by pets, according to the NRLA.

NRLA Communications Team 25/06/2025
Government changes to rental reforms a dog's dinner

Rental reforms will be "unworkable" without answers from ministers

Plans to reform the private rented sector will be unworkable unless the Government provides clear answers to basic questions.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 20/06/2025
Rental reforms will be "unworkable" without answers from ministers

Spending Review fails private renters

Today's Spending Review has failed to deliver when it comes to tackling the supply crisis within the private rented sector.

Industry News NRLA Communications Team 11/06/2025
Spending Review fails private renters

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