Welsh news
News relating to the Welsh private rented sector affecting landlords.
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.
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.
Updated Rent Smart Wales training offered by NRLA
Landlords and letting agents across Wales can now access updatedRent Smart Wales licensing training from the NRLA’s award-winning Training Academy. Both of the NRLA’s Rent Smart Wales courses - for landlords and letting agents - have been given a high assurance rating for the quality of delivery, and have now gone through the lengthy government approval process following updates to reflect the latest legislation changes.
One hundred days of Renting Homes Wales
Today marks one hundred days since Renting Homes (Wales) came into force, changing almost all of the housing laws in Wales. Here NRLA policy manager James Wood explains more about the new legislation and issues that the Welsh Government needs to resolve.
Welsh select committee adopts NRLA homelessness recommendations
Five key recommendations outlined by the NRLA have been included in the Welsh Government’s Levelling up, Housing and Communities Select Committee’s report on homelessness.
NRLA Wales campaigns update: What we are doing for you
This month the NRLA Wales policy team has been busy meeting with key officials, where we discussed topics including the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, rent controls and more.
New Renting Homes (Wales) guidance
Two months after implementation it is clear that the Renting Homes (Wales) legislation still has a number of significant grey areas. To help members understand their obligations the NRLA has expanded guidance on Renting Homes (Wales).
Deadline approaching for Rent Smart Wales licencees to complete essential Renting Homes Wales training
Private landlords in Wales who obtained a Rent Smart Wales licence between July 2020 and 30th November 2022, are reminded they must complete an approved Rent Smart Wales (RSW) training course by 28th February 2023.
Neath Port Talbot landlords offered chance to lease properties to council to tackle homelessness
Private landlords in Neath Port Talbot will be able to let their property to a council in order to help tackle homelessness. The council is the latest to join Leasing Scheme Wales, an initiative backed by the Welsh Government, which offers incentives for property owners who lease their properties to the local authority.
Wales: NRLA provide evidence to Local Government and Housing Committee Inquiries
Our NRLA Wales team have given evidence to several important inquiries this month, including an inquiry into homelessness and another evidence session focussing on council tax.
