Press releases
Landlords urged to back campaign against damaging rental housing policies in Scotland
A coalition of organisations from across the UK's private rented sector (including the NRLA) has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support a judicial review of the Scottish Government's recent decision to introduce rent controls and other restrictions on Scottish landlords.
Landlords welcome plans to tackle unruly tenants
The NRLA provides its response to new DLUHC plans which will give landlords greater power to evict anti-social tenants.
Treasury loses £1.5 billion since hike in rented housing
Tax changes in the private rented sector have contributed to the loss of £1.5 billion in Treasury revenue, according to new independent analysis commissioned by the NRLA.
Budget misses opportunity to tackle rental housing supply crisis
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt missed a prime opportunity to address the supply crisis in the private rented sector in this week's budget. With supply issues continuing to have an adverse effect on the market, the NRLA believes the Government must take immediate action to prevent the gulf between supply and demand growing further, and to encourage a PRS which works in the interests of landlords and tenants alike.
MSs call for tax changes to support energy efficiency work in rented housing
The Welsh Government should consider tax incentives to support improvements to the energy efficiency of private rented housing, according to a new report from Members of the Senedd.
Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in the East and South East of England
According to newly-released data, renters across the East and South East of England face a deepening crisis as the squeeze on the supply of rented homes continues unabated.
Regional data reveals extent of supply crisis in central London and North East England
According to newly-released data, renters across central London and North East England face a deepening crisis as the squeeze on the supply of rented homes continues unabated.
Rental supply crisis worsens as landlords face growing mortgage costs
According to new research produced by consultancy BVA/BDRC for the NRLA, almost a third of private landlords with a buy-to-let mortgage are faced with higher costs.
Landlords Welcome MPs’ Report on Private Rented Sector
The NRLA welcomes the proposals from MPs to reform the private rented sector, following the release of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee’s report on the Government’s planned changes to the market.
Landlords call for tax review of private rented sector
With the private rented sector's supply crisis still causing major issues for the market, the NRLA is calling on the Government to begin a full review of how private rented housing is taxed. This position has been set out in a written submission to the Treasury ahead of the forthcoming Budget.
