Tag: NRLA

Government to train thousands of retrofit workers but EPC C targets may be ‘impossible’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 12 months ago | 7

The government have announced plans to train more than 18,000 retrofit professionals to meet energy-efficiency targets. The National Residential Landlords...

Welsh housing survey set for next year as NRLA calls for regular landlord surveys

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 12 months ago | 1

The Welsh government have announced a Welsh housing survey will take place next year. Propertymark and the National Residential Landlords...

Eviction delays soar as Renters’ Rights Bill threatens to overload courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Landlords are struggling with eviction delays of more than eight months, amid warnings that the Renters’ Rights Bill will make...

Renters’ Rights Bill threatens student housing supply – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has raised the alarm over government proposals that could shrink the availability of student...

Council slammed for holding landlords responsible for tenants’ fly-tipping

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 19

A council has been slammed for threatening landlords with an unlimited fine for failing to tackle fly-tipping. Sefton council has...

Labour considers EPC C exemptions for listed buildings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The Labour government could relax energy-efficiency rules and allow listed buildings to be exempt from EPC C targets, claim The...

Justice Minister admits courts not ready ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

A Justice Minister has admitted the “courts are not where they need to be” just months before the Renters’ Rights...

Landlords fear proposed EPC standards more than Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) claims more landlords are worried about changes to energy-efficiency rules than the Renters’ Rights...

Landlords face expensive EPC upgrades as Ed Miliband’s own home fails to meet targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Landlords could face an eye-watering £28k to upgrade their properties to meet EPC C targets with student landlords being hardest...

More than 5,000 retrofits needed a day to meet EPC C targets costing landlords thousands

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2025, 1 year ago | 17

A video by the NRLA reveals that 5,000 retrofits would need to be completed every working day to meet EPC...

NRLA demands reform as just 5% of PRS properties are affordable for housing benefit claimants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Only 5% of private rented properties are affordable to benefit claimants, according to new research. Data from the National Institute...

NRLA defends landlords and praises amendments in RRB

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 10

The NRLA has hit back at the media narrative that paints landlords as “fat cats,” praising two amendments in the...

PRS landlords under siege: Misrepresented and unheard!

Author: Landlord Crusader

28th February 2025, 1 year ago | 23

The private rented sector is at a tipping point, and landlords are caught in the crosshairs of a perfect storm:...

Landlord group calls for a new national representative organisation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2025, 1 year ago | 55

A leading regional landlords’ association says it is time for a national proactive organisation that effectively represents landlords. The call...

PRS crisis deepens as landlords sell – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

A critical housing shortage is impacting renters across England and Wales, with research revealing a widening gap between supply and...

Renters’ Rights Bill is doomed to fail without enforcement – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 1 year ago | 14

As Peers prepare to discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says that Labour’s reforms are...

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks industry debate

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 1 year ago | 14

The potential ‘unintended consequences’ on the private rented sector of the Renters’ Rights Bill was at the forefront of a...

NRLA criticises Welsh government’s “absurd” tenant compensation proposal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The NRLA has slammed the Welsh Government’s “absurd plans” to pay compensation to tenants. A recommendation from the Senedd’s Housing...

NRLA warns banning upfront rent payments will hurt tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 1 year ago | 12

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has slammed the government’s decision to ban landlords from demanding rent in advance. Under...

NRLA slams Prime Minister for criticising landlords amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2024, 1 year ago | 20

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has hit back at the Prime Minister for blaming landlords for rising rents. The...