Welsh news
News relating to the Welsh private rented sector affecting landlords.
High Court ruling on EICR compliance: Implications for landlords in Wales
A recent legal ruling has reaffirmed the requirement for valid electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) to be provided to tenants within statutory timeframes to demonstrate fitness for human habitation. Chief Innovation Officer, James Kent, provides an overview of the case and its implications for the sector.
A critical moment for the private rented sector in Wales
Wales: NRLA proposals accepted as Welsh Government rejects rent controls
The long-awaited White Paper on Fair Rents & Adequate Housing has been published, which outlines measures aimed at improving the supply and condition of private rented properties. These are proposals for future legislation or policies that the Welsh Government is seeking views on, and is a key step in shaping how the private rented sector might be improved and regulated in the coming years.
NRLA responds to Local Government and Housing Committee Report on the state of Welsh PRS
The Local Government and Housing Committee published its report on the private rented sector this week, highlighting several critical issues affecting landlords, tenants and the wider housing sector. The Welsh Government is not required to adopt the Committee’s recommendations, but it takes them seriously as they are grounded in research and public consultation.
New dates announced for the NRLA's ‘Wales On Tour’
Following the success of last year's events programme the NRLA has confirmed new dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions.
We Spoke – They Listened: Key NRLA recommendations welcomed in Welsh Government reports
The Welsh Government has accepted key NRLA proposals for reform of the private rented sector - and rejected calls for rent controls - in two new reports out this week.
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.
