Articles by Eleanor Bateman
Renters’ Rights: Readying for Report stage
It is looking increasingly unlikely the Renters' Rights Bill will receive Royal Assent before the summer recess with the NRLA now briefing peers ahead of Report stage - scheduled to be heard in three sittings from the 1st to 15th of July.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
