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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.
Landlords respond to reports on future of Government rental reform plans
Today we responded to reports in The Times that the Government is considering scrapping plans to end Section 21, ‘no explanation’ repossessions, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association expressed his thoughts here.
Weeks to go until Renting Homes (Wales) Act: New training course dates added
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force in just over seven weeks' time. The legislation will bring widespread changes for private landlords and renters in Wales. To help landlords in Wales fully prepare for the new legislation, the NRLA has worked closely with Rent Smart Wales to develop a training course.
Conservative Party Conference 2022: Attitudes need to change
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle was at the Conservative Party Conference this week, where an anti-landlord attitude was clearly in evidence. He says now is the time for change.
NRLA announces new Carpetright partnership
The NRLA has launched a new partnership with Carpetright, which will provide a range of benefits for our members.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.14: 2022 Q2
Quarter 2 has seen a continuation in the confidence dip which began in the previous quarter. Perceived demand has moved to record levels. However the proportion of landlords looking to sell has risen for the third consecutive quarter. Increasing costs and regulation are all factors which are contributing to the decision to sell. In the last twelve months 54% of landlords froze rents. Twelve months ago, the equivalent statistic was 73%.
Tenant Survey pt.2: Energy bills and efficiency
This is the second and final post on the recent Tenant Survey from the summer of 2022. This post reports on the impact of rising utility bills on tenants. For those tenants who have reached out to their landlord, a positive response has often been typical. It is going to be a difficult winter. Landlords and tenants should discuss forthcoming bill hikes and be fully aware of how the winter may play out.
Landlords publish cost of living plan for private rented sector
In a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng, the NRLA calls on the Treasury to implement the NRLA's plan of action on how to deal with the issues affecting the private rented sector.
Welsh Government launches consultation on extending six-month notice period to apply to existing tenancies
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to extend the notice period landlords are required to give for converted contracts after the Renting Homes Wales Act comes into force on 1st December.
Labour housing plans a charter for rent dodgers and nightmare tenants, says NRLA
Today, we responded to reports about Labour's plans for the private rented sector to be announced by the Shadow Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary at the party's conference.
