Welsh news

News relating to the Welsh private rented sector affecting landlords. 

Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

NRLA Portfolio is an exciting new state-of-the-art property management platform. Designed for landlords, by landlords, it is included for free as part of the NRLA membership package and has a range of exclusive benefits.

Industry News Victoria Barker 11/09/2023
Wales: How the NRLA’s property management service can help landlords manage properties

Registered with Rent Smart Wales after this date? Complete training or you could lose your licence

Landlords who registered with the licensing body Rent Smart Wales after July 2020 are reminded that they must take an approved Renting Homes Wales training course, or they risk losing their licence.

Industry News Victoria Barker 06/09/2023
Registered with Rent Smart Wales after this date? Complete training or you could lose your licence

NRLA Wales campaigning update

NRLA Wales Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe explains more about the NRLA's latest research findings and the positive campaigns work the association is doing to bring about positive change.

Industry News Steven Bletsoe 06/09/2023
NRLA Wales campaigning update

New toolkit for Welsh landlords to respond to rent controls consultation

A new toolkit, designed to help landlords understand and respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation on rent controls, has been launched by the NRLA.

Industry News Victoria Barker 11/08/2023
New toolkit for Welsh landlords to respond to rent controls consultation

In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

It was standing room only at the NRLA’s second Wales ‘On Tour’ event in Llandudno last week. NRLA North Wales representative Sandra Towers hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.

Industry News Victoria Barker 13/07/2023
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Llandudno event

Blog: The latest on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act

Industry News Dan Cumming 27/06/2023
Blog: The latest on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act

Wales rent control consultation: Register for a working group event this July

Landlords in Wales are being urged to share their views on rent controls by registering for a working group event, organised by the Welsh Government. Six working groups have been set up as part of the consultation process for the Green Paper on Fair Rents and a Right to Adequate Housing, with private landlords and tenants invited to attend.

Industry News Victoria Barker 21/06/2023
Wales rent control consultation: Register for a working group event this July

Wales update: what landlords need to know this week

Earlier this week, the Welsh Government opened a consultation on introducing rent controls in Wales. NRLA Head of Policy, James Wood, discusses this and the latest requirements around converted contracts here.

Industry News James Wood 09/06/2023
Wales update: what landlords need to know this week

In pictures: First Wales NRLA on Tour event a success

More than one hundred landlords attended the inaugural NRLA on Tour event in Wales, which took place at Cardiff City Stadium this month. NRLA South Wales representative Gill Owens and Operations Manager Steven Bletsoe hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers, including Welsh Government Minister Julie James MS, who presented on pressing matters concerning the private rented sector.

Industry News Victoria Barker 31/05/2023
In pictures: First Wales NRLA on Tour event a success

Updated converted contracts guidance for landlords in Wales

NRLA policy manager James Wood on what landlords in Wales need to know ahead of the 31st May deadline for issuing converted contracts.

Industry News James Wood 10/05/2023
Updated converted contracts guidance for landlords in Wales