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Call of the month: End of Covid-adjusted Right to Rent checks
This month we were able to advise one of our members about the end of the Covid-adjusted right-to-rent check. Our member had signed a tenant up using a Covid-adjusted check at the start of September. They wanted to make sure this was still legally compliant, as they had heard something about the checks coming to an end.
Plaid Cymru call for rent freeze voted down by Senedd
Proposals to freeze rents in Wales have been voted down by members of the Senedd, after the NRLA warned the move could backfire, forcing landlords to sell up. The vote followed an emergency debate tabled by Plaid Cymru on the question of whether Wales should put a rent freeze into effect in the Welsh private rented sector, in light of the Scottish Government's move to freeze most rents until March 2023.
Second homes report: Committee's fifteen recommendations debated in Senedd
The Local Government and Housing Committee’s report on second homes was debated in the Senedd on 5 October 2022.
Welsh First Minister backs NRLA welfare calls
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has said he backs NRLA calls for welfare reform, including proposals to lift the freeze on housing benefit.
Landlords respond to reports on future of Government rental reform plans
Today we responded to reports in The Times that the Government is considering scrapping plans to end Section 21, ‘no explanation’ repossessions, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association expressed his thoughts here.
Weeks to go until Renting Homes (Wales) Act: New training course dates added
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force in just over seven weeks' time. The legislation will bring widespread changes for private landlords and renters in Wales. To help landlords in Wales fully prepare for the new legislation, the NRLA has worked closely with Rent Smart Wales to develop a training course.
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was at the Conservative Party Conference this week, where an anti-landlord attitude was clearly in evidence. He says now is the time for change.
NRLA announces new Carpetright partnership
The NRLA has launched a new partnership with Carpetright, which will provide a range of benefits for our members.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.14: 2022 Q2
Quarter 2 has seen a continuation in the confidence dip which began in the previous quarter. Perceived demand has moved to record levels. However the proportion of landlords looking to sell has risen for the third consecutive quarter. Increasing costs and regulation are all factors which are contributing to the decision to sell. In the last twelve months 54% of landlords froze rents. Twelve months ago, the equivalent statistic was 73%.
Tenant Survey pt.2: Energy bills and efficiency
This is the second and final post on the recent Tenant Survey from the summer of 2022. This post reports on the impact of rising utility bills on tenants. For those tenants who have reached out to their landlord, a positive response has often been typical. It is going to be a difficult winter. Landlords and tenants should discuss forthcoming bill hikes and be fully aware of how the winter may play out.
