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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has announced it will merge with The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC), creating a unified body to represent landlords and letting agents across England and Wales.<\/p>\n

The merger comes weeks after the introduction of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act, at a time when the private rental sector faces regulatory changes. TLIC Chair Theresa Wallace will work alongside Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the NRLA, under the new structure.<\/p>\n

Sector representation<\/h2>\n

The combined organisation will represent more than 111,000 NRLA members alongside TLIC\u2019s network of lettings professionals, professional bodies, and service providers. Both organisations stated the merger would create \u201ca united and influential voice, conveying the concerns of agents and landlords to Government\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ben Beadle said: \u201cThe NRLA and TLIC are long-standing supporters of greater professionalisation across the PRS. Uniting to champion the fantastic work responsible landlords and letting agents do for our sector is a no brainer. Together, we will continue to support the highly impactful work undertaken to date and fight for a better, fairer, more prosperous PRS which works in the interests of all.\u201d<\/p>\n

The move reflects broader industry consolidation as the rental sector adapts to new regulations. Recent developments in the lettings market have included partnerships between technology providers and deposit alternative services<\/a>, as agents seek operational efficiencies.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Industry response<\/h2>\n

Theresa Wallace, Chair of The Lettings Industry Council, said: \u201cI have worked closely with Ben and the NRLA team for many years, and they share many of TLIC\u2019s views when it comes to the need to build a lettings market which works for both landlords and agents. TLIC\u2019s cross-industry, consensus-based approach has gone a long way towards ensuring the lettings market is able to play a pivotal role in the delivery of rented accommodation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wallace added that the merger would enable the organisation to \u201ctake our work to the next level by providing even greater support for our members\u201d.<\/p>\n

The private rental sector continues to face regulatory scrutiny, with changes affecting both landlords and letting agents. Industry observers note that operational models within property services are evolving<\/a> as the market adjusts to new compliance requirements.<\/p>\n

The merged organisation will maintain TLIC\u2019s consensus-based approach whilst leveraging the NRLA\u2019s membership base to influence policy development affecting the private rental sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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