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News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.

Disappointment as six month notice period introduced in Wales

Landlords in Wales will need to give tenants six months notice when repossessing homes under new rules announced by the Welsh Government today in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 23/07/2020
Disappointment as six month notice period introduced in Wales

New guidance to tackle Covid-19 rent arrears

The housing sector has come together to support landlords and tenants facing rent arrears as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Amidst concerns about the impact that the virus has had on tenant finances, the organisations are launching guidance offering practical ways in which landlords and tenants can work to address arrears that might be building as a result of the pandemic.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 03/07/2020
New guidance to tackle Covid-19 rent arrears

Making Tax Digital roll out announced, but is the timing right?

More landlords will have to use a new digital tax system from April 2022 the Government announced today, with most needing to comply by 2023. The Making Tax Digital programme already requires businesses above the VAT threshold of £85,000 to use the system for VAT returns, meaning they have to submit them through specialist software and keep digital records.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/07/2020
Making Tax Digital roll out announced, but is the timing right?

Courts: New repossession rules

The strict procedures landlords must now follow when bringing forward possession cases have been laid out by government. Ministers announced there would be changes to the process on Friday, and have now released more details as to what landlords will need to do under new Civil Procedure Rules.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 21/07/2020
Courts: New repossession rules

Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons repossessions debate

The NRLA was referenced several times by the Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP in the Commons today when discussing the end to the ban on repossessions next month.

Industry News Victoria Barker 22/07/2020
Housing Minster quotes NRLA in Commons repossessions debate

Welsh Government to press on with reforming possession process

The process for reforming the possession process in Wales, which was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, is to resume the Welsh Government announced this week. In the blog, NRLA Wales policy officer Calum Davies writes about what landlords need to know.

Industry News Calum Davies 15/07/2020
Welsh Government to press on with reforming possession process

Covid-19 impact on Welsh landlords: NRLA Wales addresses the Senedd

NRLA Wales policy officer Calum Davies gave evidence to the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus on housing this week. Giving evidence, Calum called for more support for landlords who find themselves shut out of government support schemes.

Industry News Victoria Barker 15/07/2020
Covid-19 impact on Welsh landlords: NRLA Wales addresses the Senedd

Possessions procedure to change when courts reopen

NRLA policy director Chris Norris explains the changes to Civil Procedure rules announced by Government today

Industry News Chris Norris 17/07/2020
Possessions procedure to change when courts reopen

Pre-lockdown cases a priority: NRLA win on possessions

Housing Minister Christopher Pincher MP indicated in a written response to a parliamentary question this week that cases that began before lockdown including proceedings against anti-social tenants will be prioritised when the courts reopen next month. The NRLA has been campaigning for such cases to be given priority.

Industry News Victoria Barker 17/07/2020
Pre-lockdown cases a priority: NRLA win on possessions

Housing and the Summer Statement

Funding for energy efficiency improvements and a temporary cut to Stamp Duty were among the housing announcements included in the summer statement this week.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 09/07/2020
Housing and the Summer Statement