Articles by James Wood
Blog: Wales legislative update
With Renting Homes Wales set to come into force from July 15 2022, the Welsh Government is busy producing the additional legislation and materials required to implement the Act. Alongside this, the Welsh Government has taken steps to increase council tax on second homes and holiday lets, as well as inviting the NRLA to provide evidence on second homes at the Local Government and Housing Committee. Policy Manager James Wood explains more.
The enforcement lottery: local authority inspections and notices
The latest paper in the enforcement lottery series looks at the work local authorities do prior to commencing prosecution. The results of the paper are based on an FOI asking local authorities to provide the rates of HHSRS inspections, number of complaints received, and the number of formal notices served around property conditions.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: What landlords need to know
After a six year wait, the Welsh Government has announced that the Renting Homes Wales Act will come into force on July 15 2022.This legislation fundamentally changes how landlords operate in Wales, with all PRS tenancies replaced by "occupation contracts" with new required terms and rules around repossession. In this blog NRLA policy manager James Wood explains what landlords need to know.
Government Response to Consultation on Proposals to Extend Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements
The Government has announced they plan to expand the scope of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm legislation in both private and social housing.
TEN dos and donts for student landlords
We are excited to launch our new series of content aimed at student landlords. From why you shouldn't take a retainer, to how to stay ahead of student rental design trends, in this blog NRLA policy manager James Wood shares ten 'dos' and 'donts' when it comes to renting to students.
Council Tax for HMOs Targeted for Disaggregation
Policy Manager James Wood takes a closer look at the topic of houses in multiple occupation being targeted for disaggregation into multiple separate council tax bands by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
Autumn budget 2021 roundup
The autumn budget was relatively quiet for landlords. However there was some good news for landlords who have recently sold property and tenants in receipt of Universal Credit.
The Future of right to rent in England
In welcome news for landlords, a recent consultation by the Government has indicated that right to rent checks will become easier to perform in 2022.
Possession update: what you need to know about possession from October 1 2021
The Government has laid legislation that will return notice periods to their pre-pandemic levels in England from 1 October 2021.
The wait of justice 2021: how covid legislation affected possession
In this special report, senior policy officer James Wood examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on landlords, tenants and the already stretched legal system and explores potential solutions to the ongoing challenges as emergency restriction are lifted.
