Press releases
Demand for rental housing at a five year high
The demand for private rented housing has reached a five year high according to new research released by the National Residential Landlords Association following the easing of COVID restrictions.
Warning issued over impact of benefit cuts on renters
The UK Government must complete and publish a full assessment of the impact on renters of their decisions to freeze Local Housing Allowance and cut Universal Credit, which risk pushing many households into poverty, problem debt, and homelessness.
New figures demonstrate scale of adapted homes challenge, says NRLA
According to new analysis of government data, the proportion of private rented households with someone aged 65 or over living in them has increased by 45 per cent over the past decade, The NRLA explains why this trend underlines the extent of the adapted homes challenges the private rented sector currently faces..
NRLA: Most councils have not issued any penalties against private landlords
Over half of local authorities in England have not issued any civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in the last three years according to a new survey.
Energy efficiency support failing to help most in need
Just five per cent of private rented households have received government help to fund energy efficiency measures despite having the greatest need.
Private rents falling in real terms says new data
RENTS paid by private tenants across the UK are falling in real terms according to official data published today.
Over 80% of private renters happy with accommodation
OVER 80 per cent of private renters in England are satisfied with their accommodation according to new data released today.
Rented Housing Laws "Not Fit For Purpose" Argue Landlords
Laws underpinning the private rented sector are not fit for purpose as new research reveals that some dates back to the 18th century.
NRLA welcomes arrival of Welsh Tenancy Hardship Grant
Following the Welsh Government's announcement of a new Tenancy Hardship Grant (THG) the NRLA provides its response to this welcome news, which will provide wide-ranging assistance to tenants who have incurred rent arrears due to the pandemic.
Report Shows Need for Reform of Housing Benefit System says NRLA
Following the publication of a new report by the University of York on the supply of private rented housing to tenants in receipt of benefits, we issued a statement responding to the findings which emerged from this research.
