Senedd Election – A pivotal moment for the PRS
With just eight months to go before the Senedd Election, housing policy in Wales is at a crossroads. The next Welsh Government will set the direction of the private rented sector (PRS) for years to come.
For landlords, this is a pivotal moment: decisions made now will shape the financial viability of renting, the safety of tenants, and the sector’s ability to deliver good-quality, energy-efficient homes.
We have made significant progress on key issues under the current Welsh Government. We called for a Welsh Housing Survey to give policymakers and landlords a clearer picture of the housing landscape and secured a government commitment to deliver it. We also strongly opposed rent controls, making the case that they would reduce investment and harm supply. The current Welsh Government listened and has not introduced them.
We will keep the pressure on, but what should the next Welsh Government prioritise? We want to hear from you. Which issues matter most?
- Building safety and fire regulations?
- Energy efficiency and planning reform?
- Increasing housing supply?
- Tackling rogue landlords through enforcement?
- Taxation and the financial viability of letting?
Your feedback will inform our Senedd Election Manifesto, which we will use to influence candidates and parties ahead of the election.
Share your priorities with us at [email protected].
Together, we can ensure the next Welsh Government’s agenda for the PRS focuses on the issues that matter: proportionate regulation, a fair tax system, and the support needed to ensure safe, good-quality, energy-efficient homes for all who need them.
