Last-ditch plea to Chancellor from NRLA chief executive
Summary
The National Residential Landlords Association has urged the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to support the private rented sector through tax reform, higher housing benefit rates and measures to encourage investment in new rental homes. The statement also calls for targeted support to help landlords meet energy efficiency targets ahead of the October 2030 deadline.
Why it matters
Changes to landlord taxation, housing benefit and energy-efficiency support can affect rental supply, affordability and the pace of property upgrades. Surveyors working in the private rented sector may see knock-on effects on demand for advice, compliance work and retrofit-related assessments.
Key points
- NRLA is pressing for a Budget package to boost rental supply.
- The group argues the tax system should encourage long-term investment in rental housing.
- It calls for Local Housing Allowance rates to be unfrozen to better reflect current rents.
- Support is sought for landlords to meet energy efficiency targets by October 2030.
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