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Tackling damp and mould: What landlords need to know

Tackling damp and mould: What landlords need to know

With the introduction of Awaab’s Law in October 2025, public attention on damp and mould in rented homes has never been greater. While this legislation applies to social housing, it serves as a reminder for private rented sector landlords about their own damp and mould responsibilities. TDS has put together a helpful blog for landlords, outlining what the existing laws are in the PRS, the steps landlords should take when damp and mould issues arise, and best practices for effectively resolving problems.

Managing rising costs: how landlords can safeguard their margins

Managing rising costs: how landlords can safeguard their margins

Over the years, rising house prices and the growing expense of legal compliance have meant landlords must commit more capital at the outset of a buy-to-let, which can reduce return on investment. On top of that, when interest rates spiked a couple of years ago, many landlords coming off fixed-rate mortgages faced steep jumps in their monthly repayments - instantly eroding profits. NRLA partner, LRG, tells us how to protect your margins.

NRLA calls on Welsh landlords to attend national conference

NRLA calls on Welsh landlords to attend national conference

Research reveals tenants happier with landlords than agents

Research reveals tenants happier with landlords than agents

Welsh landlords urged to attend conference

Welsh landlords urged to attend conference

Warm Homes Discount expansion plan

Warm Homes Discount expansion plan

Tips to avoid winter property maintenance issues

Tips to avoid winter property maintenance issues

A guide to rent protection for landlords

A guide to rent protection for landlords

New financial features to make your life easier

New financial features to make your life easier

Making Tax Digital: Joint ownership and other tricky topics

Making Tax Digital: Joint ownership and other tricky topics

NRLA at the Labour Party Conference

NRLA at the Labour Party Conference

Happiest tenants rent from individual landlords

Happiest tenants rent from individual landlords

NRLA Conference: New lightning sessions announced

NRLA Conference: New lightning sessions announced

Senedd Election – A pivotal moment for the PRS

Senedd Election – A pivotal moment for the PRS

Getting Wales ‘MEES Ready’

Getting Wales ‘MEES Ready’

NRLA to give evidence on the Building Safety Bill

NRLA to give evidence on the Building Safety Bill