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Why improving justice for landlords and tenants should be a priority for the Welsh Government
In the penultimate blog of our NRLA manifesto series during the Welsh Parliament election campaign, the NRLA puts a spotlight on improving housing justice in Wales.
Why a Welsh Housing Survey can improve lives in Wales
Access to safe, secure, high-quality homes is a fundamental right for all. In this piece Samuel Rees, Public Affairs Officer at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, sets out the wide-ranging impact a Welsh Housing Survey could have on Wales' private rented sector.
Rent controls in London - follow the evidence. Please
The outcome of London's mayoral election may be followed by a renewed push for a rent control system to be imposed in the capital. The NRLA have long pointed to evidence, put forward by economists from both the left and the right, that rent controls rarely have the desired effects on the rental market. Where controls exist, tenants and would-be tenants - as well as landlords - get a raw deal.
Emergency right to rent changes to end
Changes to right to rent checks, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic will end next month. With infections rates now falling and the country opening up once again the emergency measures will end on May 16th and the original (pre-Covid) checks will need to be made.
Blog: Renters' Reform Bill Spotlight: Student lets
What do the NRLA Renters' Reform Bill proposals say about student landlords? Here campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a deep dive into the issues and potential solutions.
Government announces changes to Under 35 exceptions to Local Housing Allowance rate
In our blog following the budget, we announced that there will be changes to the under 35 exceptions, relating to the LHA rate, which will impact on both Local Housing Allowance and Universal Credit claimants.
Energy efficient landlords: investment without reward
This blog post reviews landlord responses to questions on energy efficiency. These questions coincided with a recent BEIS consultation on energy efficency and proposals to raise the minimum EPC rating for rented property to a "C". This post highlights landlord investment and the need to address the failings of the Green Homes Grants programmes - rather than abandon the scheme's objectives.
Call of the Week: Garden maintenance
This week as the weather begins to brighten up, we were able to assist one of our members with a query relating to the garden of their rental property. It is important to make sure you know where you stand when it comes to the garden to avoid potential disputes over the maintenance and upkeep of the garden.
Why all parties should support a Welsh Housing Survey
In the fourth NRLA blog on our manifesto calls ahead of the 2021 Senedd election, we focus on the introduction of a Welsh Housing Survey - a campaign that is already gaining momentum.
Roadmap out of Covid restrictions
This week, England enjoyed the second step of the UK Government's roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining allowed and non essential retail reopened. As restrictions on social contact and business activity begin to lift, the Government has also indicated that emergency measures in the private rented sector will start to taper off from 1 June, as long as there are no further setbacks in lifting lockdown measures.
