Industry news
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.
Changes to energy efficiency funding: What landlords need to know
Rules around how energy efficiency funding can be used have been tweaked by the Government, following a public consultation.
NRLA Chief Executive chairs national arrears conference
NRLA chief executive, Ben Beadle has chaired a national industry conference on rent arrears and how to tackle them.
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Material information: New rules on advertising homes to let
Rules regarding the information that should be included in advertisements for rental homes have been withdrawn, following the introduction of new legislation.
Courts unprepared for Renters' Rights Bill as possession delays worsen
The Government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.
Courts unprepared for Renters' Rights Bill as possession delays worsen
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the Government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions.
Committee stage concludes: Renters’ Rights Bill a step closer to Royal Assent
The Renters’ Rights Bill has taken a significant step forward, with the House of Lords concluding its Committee stage scrutiny this week. With Royal Assent expected in the summer, attention turns to the finer details and practicalities of the Bill ahead of its next stage. Public affairs officer, Mia Rotaru, summarises the latest developments.
Capital Gains Tax hike now landlords' biggest fear
A rumoured increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords, according to new data from the NRLA.
NRLA: Investor concern at potential Capital Gains Tax hike
New data published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that a rumoured potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of rental properties is now the single biggest concern for private landlords.
