Press releases

Housing Benefit freeze a "travesty" argue landlords at Labour Conference

The ongoing freeze on housing benefit rates is a “travesty” that needs reversing immediately, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned.

Industry News Sam Hunter 10/10/2023
Housing Benefit freeze a "travesty" argue landlords at Labour Conference

NRLA agrees new partnership with Leaders Romans Group

The NRLA today confirms that it has struck a new partnership agreement with leading property services firm, Leaders Romans Group.

Industry News Sam Hunter 12/10/2023
NRLA agrees new partnership with Leaders Romans Group

Tenants need more homes for private rent, landlords tell Labour

The NRLA has issued its response to the news that the Labour Party has pledged to boost housing supply if they are elected to government.

Industry News Sam Hunter 09/10/2023
Tenants need more homes for private rent, landlords tell Labour

Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens

Our response to data published by Rightmove show the average number of people inquiring about each available home to rent has increased by 25.

Industry News Sam Hunter 05/10/2023
Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens

Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends

The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has pledged to "guarantee" that landlords will be able to take back possession of rental properties more swiftly through the courts as a result of forthcoming reforms to the rental market.

Industry News Sam Hunter 03/10/2023
Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends

Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove

A thriving private rented sector is vital to ensuring an effective housing market, the Housing Secretary has told the Conservative Party Conference.

Industry News Sam Hunter 02/10/2023
Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove

Sunak axes energy efficiency plans for rented homes

Plans which would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements have been axed by the Prime Minister.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 20/09/2023
Sunak axes energy efficiency plans for rented homes

NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls

The NRLA has published its response to the Welsh Government's "Fair Rents & Adequate Housing" consultation.

Industry News Sam Hunter 19/09/2023
NRLA urges Welsh Government to reject rent controls

Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times

The NRLA calls on justice ministers to take action to speed up the time taken for courts to process legitimate possession cases.

Industry News Sam Hunter 18/09/2023
Landlords urge Ministry of Justice to speed up court wait times

Action needed to speed up possession process

Action is needed to tackle a backlog of possession cases clogging up the courts, with some landlords waiting more than six months to take back their properties.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 15/09/2023
Action needed to speed up possession process