Articles by Eleanor Bateman

'Make or Break' Spending Review: What it means for landlords

As Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares to unveil her first Spending Review, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights some of the difficult decisions being made that will shape public spending over the coming years - and how these could impact you as a landlord.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 06/06/2025
'Make or Break' Spending Review: What it means for landlords

Rent Smart Wales: Could landlords be forced to provide rent data?

Landlords could be forced to give Rent Smart Wales details of the rent they charge under new plans for the licensing and registration body. The recommendation was made during the Welsh Government’s final evaluation of Rent Smart Wales (RSW), whose primary role is to improve standards in the private rented sector.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 23/05/2025
Rent Smart Wales: Could landlords be forced to provide rent data?

NRLA calls take centre stage in Lords debate

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 25/04/2025
NRLA calls take centre stage in Lords debate

Renters' Rights: Amendments we're backing in the Lords

The Renters’ Rights Bill moves to Committee stage in the House of Lords from 22nd April, where more than 200 amendments will be debated. Public Affairs Manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights the proposed changes we are supporting to ensure the Bill is workable and fair.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 10/04/2025
Renters' Rights: Amendments we're backing in the Lords

Commonhold reform: The future of flat ownership?

With the Government publishing its latest leasehold reform plans this week, public affairs manager, Ellie Bateman takes a deep dive into proposals to expand Commonhold - and what this could mean in practice.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 07/03/2025
Commonhold reform: The future of flat ownership?

Leaseholders to benefit from new rules

Last month, Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, signed new regulations that will remove the long-standing requirement for leaseholders to have owned their lease for two years before they can extend it or buy their freehold.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 19/02/2025
Leaseholders to benefit from new rules

Tinkering with tenancies threatens student market

Students are set to find it harder and harder to find homes to rent, with tinkering to the Renters' Rights Bill throwing up new obstacles to landlords operating in the sector.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 17/01/2025
Tinkering with tenancies threatens student market

New national planning policy framework published: Will it make a difference?

Last week, the Government published its revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which took effect immediately. The updated version includes several changes designed to get more homes built, but will it make a difference? Public Affairs Manager Eleanor Bateman takes a closer look.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 20/12/2024
New national planning policy framework published: Will it make a difference?

Influencing the private rented sector in Wales

The White Paper on Fair Rents and Adequate Housing is the latest in a series of consultations designed to reform the sector and seeks feedback on how housing standards can be improved, affordability ensured and barriers to renting reduced. Our public affairs manager Eleanor Bateman explains the latest on the consultation.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 11/12/2024
Influencing the private rented sector in Wales

Plans to accelerate cladding remediation unveiled

The Government has introduced a Remediation Acceleration Plan to expedite the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on residential buildings in England. The Plan is the first step in increasing the pace of remediation, but some of the measures will need legislation to come into effect. Public Affairs Manager, Eleanor Bateman, explains.

Industry News Eleanor Bateman 05/12/2024
Plans to accelerate cladding remediation unveiled