Articles by Victoria Barker
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.
Fire safety and HMOs: Days to go until new rules introduced
Self-assessment tax deadline fast approaching: advice for landlords
Landlords are reminded that the self-assessment tax return deadline is fast approaching, and they have until 31st January 2023 to file their self-assessment tax return online.
The Big Question: Do you carry out your own inventories?
Do you carry out your own inventory or do you hire a professional to do this? The NRLA is asking what you prefer to do for our next 'Big Question' feature in NRLA members' magazine, Property.
Senedd confirms notice periods for converted contracts will increase to six months
On the eve of the introduction of the Renting Homes Wales Act, the Welsh Government has confirmed amendments increasing the notice period for fixed term contracts from two to six months. The vote was taken last night, with 36 in favour of the change and 15 against, despite strong opposition from landlords and other letting professionals.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: Everything landlords need to know
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from 21-27 November and is organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group (APPCOG). The campaign aims to raise awareness of risks of the so-called 'silent killer', and to help consumers and the public understand more about carbon monoxide. Coinciding with this awareness week, the NRLA is also reminding landlords of their gas safety responsibilities.
Housing Minister to address landlords at national conference
Housing Minister Andrew Stephenson MP will give the key-note address at the NRLA's inaugural conference, taking place next month in Coventry.
NRLA scoops top award at Association Excellence Awards 2022
The NRLA has been crowned the Best Membership Association at the prestigious Association Excellence Awards 2022. The award ceremony took place at The Oval in London on Friday 14th October.
Welsh First Minister backs NRLA welfare calls
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has said he backs NRLA calls for welfare reform, including proposals to lift the freeze on housing benefit.
