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Senedd Committee backs NRLA recommendations on possession reform Bill
The NRLA has won the support of an influential Welsh Parliament committee in its attempts to secure changes to the Renting Homes (Amendment) Bill. These include plans to introduce a dedicated housing ciuer
State of the PRS - 2017, Quarter 2
Numerous changes have already been announced that will see the Government take direct actions to influence the operation of a market. This report provides an opportunity to make sense of recent and proposed policy changes and how these changes are and will change the nature of renting.
Today in politics: Green Homes Grants and Tenant Saver Loans call
Our politics update today takes a look at the launch of the Government's Green Homes Grant scheme, and the answer to one Labour MPs parliamentary question on tenancy saver loans.
State of the PRS- 2017, Quarter 3
The past two decades have seen the rapid development and growth of the private rented sector in the UK. Between 2001/02 and 2011/12 the sector has doubled in size and now accounts for 20% of households in England (MCHLG, 2018). The Government are implementing major changes to the taxation of the private rented sector, including changes to mortgage interest relief. This report builds upon previous research into the experiences of landlords and their attitudes toward the future.
State of the PRS -2018, Quarter 1
Private landlords are now playing a vital role in providing housing to those on low-incomes and the homeless. Recently, there have been many policy changes that affect the most vulnerable in society and their ability to access a safe and secure home in the PRS.
State of the PRS- 2017, Quarter 4
The energy efficiency standards of the private rented sector have come under greater scrutiny over the past three years, with new regulations coming into force in April 2018. This means that no property can be let for a new tenancy if it is below an E EPC rating. This report builds upon our previous quarterly reports on the private rented sector and provides the opportunity for a deeper understanding of the issues facing private landlords, tenants and the wider sector.
State of the PRS - 2017, Quarter 1
The research presented in this report is part of a longitudinal project to examine trends across the sector in relation to policy changes. This report focuses on the impact of welfare policy changes from a large sample of 2,974 landlords. When extrapolated the survey findings indicate £589 million could be owed to landlords. Future changes to the sector could exacerbate this issue.
Call of the Week: Which tenancy agreement do I need?
A member gave our advice team a call recently with a query around the types of tenancy agreement that we offer. They were considering investing in HMOs and wanted to learn a little more about the types of tenancy agreements relating to this.
State of the PRS - 2016, Quarter 4
The research presented in this report is part of a longitudinal research project that is firstly taking stock of the sector across a number of issues, but also establishing base-line data in order to compare future trends. This survey explores safety and energy issues affecting the sector.
State of the PRS - 2016, Quarter 2
Over 2,800 landlords participated in this survey which focused on understanding proposed changes to the taxation of the PRS, including changes to Mortgage Interest Relief, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and Capital Gains Tax. The findings identify serious implications for the financial health of the sector, on continued investment by landlords and offer a grim outlook for tenants.
