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Are you happy with the NRLA? Answer our members’ survey

The NRLA has launched its biennial survey to find out what services we provide you really like and how we can improve your experience as a landlord

Research Sanjeev Shetty 08/08/2025
Are you happy with the NRLA? Answer our members’  survey

Homelessness Minister resignation: Was Rushanara Ali right to stand down?

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few days, you will be aware that the Government’s homelessness minister, Rushanara Ali, has stood down in a row over a rental home she owns in East London. NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle shares his thoughts on what's happened - and the challenges up ahead when the new Renters' Rights Bill comes into force.

Industry News Ben Beadle 08/08/2025
Homelessness Minister resignation: Was Rushanara Ali right to stand down?

Energy efficiency reforms: What to expect when Parliament returns

We look at what our members can expect when Parliament returns in terms of the reforms around energy efficiency

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 08/08/2025
Energy efficiency reforms: What to expect when Parliament returns

Landlord Eye #2: Renters' Rights and energy efficiency

The findings of the second edition of Landlord Eye are nearly here and they paint a fascinating picture of life for a landlord with so many changes in the private rented sector

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 07/08/2025
Landlord Eye #2: Renters' Rights and  energy efficiency

Calling all landlords – share your fire safety assessment experience

The NRLA is asking landlords to share their thoughts with us on the new Building Safety Bill and how it is affecting them in terms of cost and their business

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 07/08/2025
Calling all landlords – share your fire safety assessment experience

Things first-time landlords should know: Renovation tips for your first rental property

Becoming a landlord for the first time is both exciting and daunting. Whether you’ve recently purchased your first buy-to-let property or you’re converting a home into a rental, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is what type of flooring to install.

Partners and Suppliers Tapi Carpets 04/08/2025
Things first-time landlords should know: Renovation tips for your first rental property

5 ways to avoid deposit disputes this summer

Summer is a busy time for landlords, the end of tenancy season brings a whole lot of moving in and moving out, especially with students wrapping up their courses and families relocating during the school holidays. But with all this activity comes the potential for disputes over deposits. The good news is, with a bit of preparation and communication, you can avoid the common issues that cause headaches later on.

Partners and Suppliers Sandy Bastin 30/07/2025
5 ways to avoid deposit disputes this summer

Get ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill: Updated assured shorthold tenancy agreements

As we await the Renters' Rights Bill becoming law and with major parts of the Bill now clearer, we’ve updated our assured shorthold tenancy agreements to make sure you are ready for the changes ahead.

Industry News Meera Chindooroy 01/08/2025
Get ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill: Updated assured shorthold tenancy agreements

The NRLA helps you prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

The NRLA has produced a step-by-step guide to help our members with the changes to income tax as we prepare for making tax digital

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 01/08/2025
The NRLA helps you prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Exiting landlords ‘disastrous for tenants’

NRLA analysis shows homelessness is being driven upas landlords leave the private rented sector, with figures going up in the first quarter of 2025

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 01/08/2025
Exiting landlords ‘disastrous for tenants’