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Government must face facts on retrofit timetable

Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are 'hopelessly unrealistic', warns the NRLA. Private landlords could have less than two years to upgrade properties, under proposals currently under consideration.

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

Join us at NRLA On Tour - Manchester

NRLA On Tour is continuing its march across England and Wales, landing in Manchester on Saturday June 14. Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Paul Dennett will give the keynote address at the event as part of our national On Tour programme, taking the NRLA into the heart of your community.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 04/06/2025
Join us at NRLA On Tour - Manchester

Renters’ Rights Bill: What happens next?

With still no news over when we can expect Report stage in the Lords or any firm indication as to whether Royal Assent will be before or after summer recess – we look at where we are now, and what happens next.

Industry News Joshua Helm-Cowley 29/05/2025
Renters’ Rights Bill: What happens next?

PRS supply crisis – what’s the story?

Figures spanning the last decade have seen the number of tenants looking for homes consistently outweighing supply, yet recent Government figures show the PRS has, in fact grown. But is this the full story? NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle explains more.

Industry News Ben Beadle 29/05/2025
PRS supply crisis – what’s the story?

The Big Question: Do you plan to diversify your portfolio?

Do you have plans to diversify your portfolio? Are the changes in the industry making you reconsider your plans?

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 29/05/2025
The Big Question: Do you plan to diversify your portfolio?

Call of the month: New Financial Sanction rules - what do I need to do?

This month, we answer a query regarding the latest financial sanctions and how they relate to letting agents.

Call of the Week NRLA Landlord Support Team 29/05/2025
Call of the month: New Financial Sanction rules - what do I need to do?

Your licensing update for June

We round up the licensing changes for the month of June, with some significant changes in Mansfield and parts of London

Industry News Samantha Watkin 29/05/2025
Your licensing update for June

Your training and events guide for the month ahead

The latest offerings from our award-winning training academy as well as a rundown of events taking place this month

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 28/05/2025
Your training and events guide for the month ahead

Court reform: Act now to make your voice heard

With court delays of up to a year in parts of the country landlords are being encouraged to make their voices heard when it comes to campaigning for reform. Real world data is vital when it comes to campaigning for change, with The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) backed by the NRLA, Propertymark issuing a rallying call for landlords to come forward and share their experiences of deadline with the courts.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/05/2025
Court reform: Act now to make your voice heard

Rent Smart Wales: Could landlords be forced to provide rent data?

Landlords could be forced to give Rent Smart Wales details of the rent they charge under new plans for the licensing and registration body. The recommendation was made during the Welsh Government’s final evaluation of Rent Smart Wales (RSW), whose primary role is to improve standards in the private rented sector.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 23/05/2025
Rent Smart Wales: Could landlords be forced to provide rent data?