Articles by Tim Thomas
NRLA providing insight for Ministerial roundtable around housing refugees
The NRLA is providing insight and expertise, as part of a UK Government industry roundtable on improving access to the Private Rented Sector for refugees.
Welsh Committee report backs NRLA calls for clearer definition of second homes
The Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee has published its report following its inquiry into Second Homes in Wales. The Committee has made 15 recommendations to Welsh Government including the NRLA's call for the use of consistent definitions of what 'second homes; are when designing policies.
Blog: Engaging with Chorley landlords on adaptations in the private rented sector
We recently spoke with Chorley landlords about adaptations for older and disabled tenants. Tim Thomas gives explains more about what he learnt and the future of the NRLA’s campaign to improve access to the private rented sector.
Coronavirus extended possession notice periods to end in Wales
The NRLA has learnt today that the Welsh Government will not be extending the six-month notice period brought in under coronavirus legislation.
Blog: Supporting the resettlement of arrivals from Afghanistan into the UK
NRLA policy officer Tim Thomas explains more about an online portal private landlords can use to register their properties, as part of the UK Government's Afghan Resettlement Scheme.
Blog: NRLA welcomes Welsh homelessness support
The NRLA have welcomed the Welsh Government commitment to end homelessness with the announcement of £30 million of funding for Welsh local authorities and the launch of a pan-Wales social leasing scheme.
Blog: Making the PRS more accessible for disabled and older people
The NRLA is working in partnership with five local authorities to develop ways of increasing the supply of adapted properties in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). We are also looking to raise awareness of the advantages of improving accessibility for both tenants and landlords.
Renting to Hong Kong British Nationals (BNO)
The NRLA have given several presentations with Regional Strategic Migration Partnerships on how Hong Kong British Nationals can gain access to accommodation in the Private Rented Sector. Find out more about what landlords need to consider.
Blog: How landlords can support the resettlement of Afghan nationals into the UK?
Many of us have been greatly affected by the sight of Afghan nationals attempting to flee their country following its takeover by the new Taliban government.
Rent Smart Wales Survey
The NRLA are calling for more scrutiny on Rent Smart Wales. We are calling on landlords to let us know their views on how effectively Rent Smart Wales are operating, how successfully they are communicating with landlords and to what extent they are improving standards in the Private Rented Sector (PRS).