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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
NRLA report reveals councils’ shocking failure to tackle rogue landlords
Less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have been collected by local authorities, according to new data gathered by the NRLA.
Renters (Reform) Bill - the student ground
With the Government's Renters (Reform) Bill scheduled to be debated in the Lords next week the NRLA's head of policy James Wood investigates the detail of the Bill in a new series of articles. This week he takes a look at how the changes will affect student landlords.
Renters Reform Bill: where are we now?
The Renters (Reform) Bill has finally made its way into the House of Lords from the Commons, after nearly a year in Parliament. The protracted passage saw a number of new amendments added and it now seems likely that it will become law before the election. But what do these changes mean? The NRLA's head of policy James Wood takes a deep dive.
The leasehold limbo lingers on
Building safety took centre stage this week during the debate on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, with little light at the end of the tunnel for leaseholders facing huge bills to fix defects. Senior Public Affairs Officer Eleanor Bateman explains more.
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.
Has Gove lost his grapple with ground rent?
Leasehold reform was on the agenda for peers this week, but outside Parliament, reports suggest that the Treasury has blocked the Secretary of State’s plans to charge peppercorn ground rent to leaseholders.
Court fees to rise next week
Court fees will be increasing by 10% from next Wednesday. The increase, which follows a consultation year, applies to almost all fees payable to the court.
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 reaches Lords: What we’ve achieved so far
The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed through the Commons this week, with debate now to move into the House of Lords. Chris Norris, NRLA director of policy and campaigns, explains what this means for landlords.
Renters (Reform) Bill delivers fair deal for tenants and landlords
Ahead of the Renters (Reform) Bill’s third reading in Parliament later today, the NRLA has issued a statement outlining what landlords and tenants should expect from the Bill, and what the NRLA wants to see going forward.
