Articles by Sam Hunter

Rent control proposals would be a disaster for Welsh renters

Following the Welsh Government's publication of its Green Paper on fair rents and adequate housing in the Welsh private rented sector, the NRLA calls on all those who have an interest in the future of the market to make their views known.

Industry News Sam Hunter 06/06/2023
Rent control proposals would be a disaster for Welsh renters

Scrapping mortgage tax relief hike would ease rental supply crisis says new research

New research collated by Capital Economics and commissioned by the NRLA reveals the extent to which mortgage interest relief changes have fuelled the private rented sector's supply and demand crisis.

Industry News Sam Hunter 25/05/2023
Scrapping mortgage tax relief hike would ease rental supply crisis says new research

Renters Reform Bill launch: NRLA secures widespread media coverage

Following the launch of the Government's Renters Reform Bill, the NRLA campaigned extensively across the media to ensure the 'landlord's perspective' was covered by press. This piece provides a summary of the NRLA coverage highlights over the past week.

Industry News Sam Hunter 19/05/2023
Renters Reform Bill launch: NRLA secures widespread media coverage

Renters (Reform) Bill lacks vital detail, warn landlords

Today, following the Government's decision to publish the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill, the NRLA provides its response to the Bill's key elements.

Industry News Sam Hunter 16/05/2023
Renters (Reform) Bill lacks vital detail, warn landlords

Landlords plan to sell properties at record rate according to new research

New research produced by research consultancy BVA/BDRC reveals that, in Q1 2023, 33% of landlords surveyed said they plan to sell rental properties over the next year.

Industry News Sam Hunter 11/05/2023
Landlords plan to sell properties at record rate according to new research