Your Wales events and training update: September
Welcome to your training and events guide for September. In addition to our eClassroom course helping landlords in Wales prepare for forthcoming legislation change, we have a busy calendar of free events taking place in Wales over the next few weeks.
eClassroom and eLearning courses
Our eClassroom courses are live, remote courses delivered via video by our expert trainers.
We have a range of courses specifically for landlords with rental properties in Wales.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
The Welsh Government announced several weeks ago that the introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 is going to be pushed back, to 1st December 2022.
The new legislation, which will see big changes for private landlords in Wales, had been due to be introduced this July.
Despite this, the NRLA is continuing to run courses on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, to help all private landlords with properties in Wales prepare.
The NRLA has worked closely with Rent Smart Wales to develop a new eClassroom and face to face classroom course which is mandatory for licence renewal and fully approved by Rent Smart Wales. The course must be completed prior to the implementation of the act. The course is £100 for NRLA members and £120 for non-members. Read more and book your place here.
Rent Smart Wales eLearning courses
All landlords and agents must hold a licence issued by Rent Smart Wales, and the NRLA is an official and approved training provider to deliver this course, which forms part of the licence application. There are two courses, one suitable for landlords and another suitable for letting agents. Click below to sign up.
Rent Smart Wales Landlord Licensing course
Rent Smart Wales Agents Licensing course
Wales events and webinars
Monday 12th September, 6pm | Wales national webinar
Join our Wales Team for the All-Wales Webinar to discuss matters around the implementation of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act. With guest speakers and advisers available to help you navigate the biggest change to the private rental section in a generation, this free webinar is not to be missed. Register here.
Tuesday 13th September, 6:30pm | Joint NRLA and Bevan Foundation roundtable
The NRLA will be taking part in a second roundtable with the Bevan Foundation in the middle of September, following the roundtable that took place earlier in the summer. This roundtable is to discuss improving people's experiences of the private rented sector. This in-person event takes place at Venue Cymru, Conwy. Landlords and anyone working within the private rented sector are welcome to attend to hear the discussios. Food and refreshments will also be provided. To attend you must pre-book. Register here.
Wednesday 14th September, 6pm | Cardiff landlord forum
If you're a private landlord in and around Cardiff, please join us for the Cardiff Landlord Forum in the middle of September. This free, in-person event will take place at County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay. This month's meeting will include a talk on enforcement with Michael Mees of Cardiff Law (HCEO) and Fitness for Human Habitation requirements as part of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act with James Kent of NRLA recognised supplier, Safe2. Cardiff Landlord Forum Chair, Douglas Haig, will also give a key update on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act and other important matters relating to the private rented sector.
There will also be a Q&A. New faces welcome, view the full address details and register your place at this meeting here.
Thursday 29th September, 10am | Wrexham property meet
If you're a landlord in North Wales, join us at the Wrexham property meeting toward the end of September. NRLA Wales regional representative Sandra Towers will provide the usual news update, and there will be the chance to ask your questions about the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, which will be introduced on 1st December 2022. This is an in-person event, taking place at The Beeches on Chester Road. New faces welcome, this event is open to landlords, property managers, and those with an interest in property investing. To attend, please register here.
Thursday 29th September, 9am | National Landlord Investment Show at Cardiff City FC
The NRLA will also be exhibiting at the National Landlord Investment Show in Cardiff at the end of September. With dozens of exhibitors and talks from leading housing experts, this is a great chance to network and hear important industry updates. To register for this free event, click here.