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Landlords back RLA and NLA merger

Landlords have backed plans for its two largest representative bodies to merge to provide a stronger voice for the private rented sector.

Sheila Manchester

Link to NLA-RLA merger news

Following meetings held yesterday 17th September, members of the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) have voted for the two organisations to unite to form the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

The new organisation will have a membership of more than 80,000 landlords making it by far the largest organisation in the sector. Its members will own and manage half a million properties, about 10 per cent of the private rented sector. It will officially launch on 1st January 2020.

Link to NLA-RLA merger news

Alan Ward

Link to NLA-RLA merger news

Adrian Jeakings

The two Chairs, Alan Ward (RLA) and Adrian Jeakings (NLA), have said in a joint statement,

“We are delighted that landlords have backed plans for a new, stronger body to represent them and their interests.

“The new organisation will have a more powerful voice to support landlords, provide services to them and to lobby government.

“Both organisations will now move forward together to appoint a new Chair and Directors for the NRLA. We will be seeking candidates internally and externally and we would welcome expressions of interest from members for these posts.”

The NRLA will serve landlords in England Wales and will have a regional structure.

Link to NLA-RLA merger newsThe origins of the National Landlords Association date back to 1973, and it now represents 41,500 members providing advice, training and support as well as campaigning on behalf of landlords.

www.landlords.org.uk

September 18, 2019

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