Welsh news

In pictures: Record number of landlords attend NRLA events in Wales this year

We have welcomed a record number of landlords to NRLA Wales events and webinars this year. The majority of our in-person events have been standing room only, while several profile speakers have taken part in our popular Wales national webinars. Take a look at our picture roundup of events in Wales this year. Can you spot yourself?

One year on from Renting Homes (Wales) Act

One year on from the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe explains more the past year for landlords in Wales, and some of the recent changes that have been introduced.

Important update in Wales: Occupation contracts

Landlords in Wales need to update their occupation contract templates, after the Welsh Government amended the documents this week. The change was made on Wednesday (December 6) when the Welsh Government amended the explanatory information part of the contract. NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains what you need to know.

Fire safety: Important deadline for landlords in Wales fast approaching

Landlords in Wales are reminded that an important deadline relating to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act is fast approaching. By 1st December 2023, privately rented properties in Wales must have a working smoke alarm on every floor of a property.This is already a requirement for new Occupation Contracts that were created on or after 1st December 2022 – when the Renting Homes (Wales) Act came into force.

Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.

Registered with Rent Smart Wales after this date? Complete training or you could lose your licence

Landlords who registered with the licensing body Rent Smart Wales after July 2020 are reminded that they must take an approved Renting Homes Wales training course, or they risk losing their licence.

NRLA Wales campaigning update

NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe explains more about the NRLA's latest research findings and the positive campaigns work the association is doing to bring about positive change.

New toolkit for Welsh landlords to respond to rent controls consultation

A new toolkit, designed to help landlords understand and respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation on rent controls, has been launched by the NRLA.

In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

It was standing room only at the NRLA’s second Wales ‘On Tour’ event in Llandudno last week. NRLA North Wales representative Sandra Towers hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.

Blog: The latest on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act