Articles by Sally Walmsley
Rent controls ‘not Labour policy’
Labour has once again stressed that rent controls are not party policy in the wake of an independent report it commissioned into the private rented sector (PRS). The report, which was released this week, suggests Labour needs to ‘decrease the country’s dependence on the PRS’ and recommends the introduction of what author Stephen Cowan describes as ‘third-generation rent stabilisation’.
NRLA enforcement data presented to Parliamentary group
New NRLA enforcement data showing councils are failing to tackle the rogue landlords giving the sector a bad name has been presented to the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Private Rented Sector.
New dates announced for the NRLA's ‘Wales On Tour’
Following the success of last year's events programme the NRLA has confirmed new dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions.
NRLA podcast: Renters (Reform) Bill amendments and permitted development rights
In this episode of Listen Up Landlords, recorded ahead of last week's debate, Richard and Ben discuss the new amendments with expert guests, as well as looking at proposed changes to permitted development rights.
Fees could be cut in licensing review
Housing minister Jacob Young told NRLA members his proposed review of landlord licensing could see charges cut and schemes downsized during an exclusive member event today.
Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister to deliver exclusive member event
Housing Minister Jacob Young will address NRLA members in an exclusive webinar next week. Landlords will hear the minister explain the rationale behind new amendments to the Bill – outlined in full here – after which there will be the opportunity to ask the minister questions.
Renters (Reform) Bill: Progress at last
The Renters (Reform) Bill will be back in the Commons next week as the Government pushes ahead with plans to ensure the new legislation is passed ahead of the general election.
Supply crisis the crux of rising rents
Supply and demand issues are driving rents ever higher, with urgent action needed to support landlords and tenants. The NRLA has called for positive action to help meet the increasing demand for rented homes, after new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed rents have risen by 15 per cent since January 2022.
NRLA picks up top national awards
The NRLA has been named Best Property Education Provider and Best Product for Landlords at this year’s annual Property Reporter Awards.
Cladding Crisis: Cash grants on offer through new website
Cash to fund the replacement of dangerous cladding on blocks of flats is being made available via a new website being launched by the Government. The ‘Building Remediation Hub’, which will go live on Monday, will allow block owners and other ‘responsible persons’ to submit applications for Government funding for replacement cladding on medium- and high-rise buildings over 11 metres tall. Funding is not available to individual leaseholders.
