Welsh news
News relating to the Welsh private rented sector affecting landlords.
Welsh Government launches HMO council tax consultation
The Welsh Government has proposed changes to Council Tax for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Wales. Read about the plans and find out how to contribute to our response.
Senedd research service cites NRLA influence and renews call for housing survey
Calls for a Welsh Housing survey have intensified after a Senedd research blog cited the NRLA as a continuing and driving influence. The NRLA has consistently campaigned for a survey of housing in Wales, similar to the English Housing Survey that has run annually in England since 1967.
Rental reform: Wales' experience
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 represents a significant shift in Welsh housing legislation and is the result of over a decade of deliberation and drafting. Twenty months on from the introduction of the Act, NRLA public affairs officer Mia Rotaru looks at the situation now.
Rent Smart Wales audit: Electrical safety and navigating the requirements
Rent Smart Wales is undertaking a compliance audit and has identified some electrical safety pitfalls that can be easy to overlook. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act (RHW) requires landlords in Wales to undertake electrical safety testing to ensure properties are safe to rent. NRLA Senior Campaigns Officer Ellie Bateman explains more about the audit and top tips to navigate electrical safety requirements as a landlord in Wales.
NRLA Wales campaigning update: July 2024
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe provides an update on Wales' private rented sector, and NRLA campaigning this month.
Your chance to tell us how the PRS is working in Wales
The NRLA is looking for landlords who rent property in Wales to participate in the next stage of a in-depth study looking at the state of the PRS in Wales.
NRLA Wales: An update on our campaigning
NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steve Bletsoe provides an update on the private rented sector in Wales and key areas of NRLA campaigning.
Landlords invited to share feedback on Rent Smart Wales
Landlords and property agents in Wales are invited to share their views on the impact of Rent Smart Wales in a new survey. The Welsh Government has launched an evaluation aimed at assessing the impact of the licensing body in several key areas, including business practices and tenant relations, compliance and communication.
Cross-party group considers the future of Local Housing Allowance
The NRLA joined a meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on rented housing and leasehold properties last week to discuss Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and how it can best support households in Wales.
Land Transaction Tax reform could revive the private rented sector in Wales
Amidst a housing emergency, with demand for private rented homes outstripping supply and nearly 12,000 individuals across Wales in temporary accommodation, the NRLA has called pro-growth measures to boost the supply of private rented homes, including reform of Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
