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Renting Homes (Wales) Act: Transition uncertain
This is the third and final post on the non-member landlord survey conducted in the summer of 2022. Landlords with properties in Wales gave views on the then-pending Renting Homes (Wales) Act. Despite high awareness of the Act, landlords noted further guidance should be made available to ensure a smooth transition.
Non-member landlord survey pt2 - potential changes to MEES
This is the second of three blog posts on the recent non-member landlord survey from the summer of 2022. This blog specifically looks at how landlords have reacted to potential changes to energy efficiency requirements. It notes that if the Government introduces an upward revision on MEES, incentives that stimulate investment is essential.
White Paper reforms: NRLA counters uncertainty
This is the first of three blog posts on the recent non-member survey from the summer of 2022. The survey reports on landlords' views on upcoming legislation that may be in the policy pipeline. The blog specifically looks at how landlords have reacted to the Renters' Reform bill white paper. Key concerns centre around (i) the loss of Section 21 without significant reform to Section 8 grounds and (ii) the removal of fixed term tenancies.
Buy to Let Market Update: December 2022
Welcome to 'Buy to Let Market', a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets written by Doug Hall of NRLA Mortgages.
Home Bank launched to help landlords and tenants work together to save energy
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has launched the 'Home Bank' initiative in partnership with Birmingham City Council, to encourage tenants and landlords to help one another save energy this winter.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act comes into force
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act was brought in on Thursday (December 1) after a six year wait. In response the NRLA has produced a series of documents and guides to support landlords with properties in Wales through the changes.
Landlords respond to Shelter research
Today, we responded to Shelter's research, which you can read here.
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.
NRLA Campaigns Update: What we are doing for you
This week the campaigns and policy team have been busy with meeting with elected representatives and government officials across England and Wales, to ensure your voice is heard at the highest level.
Wales: NRLA releases standard occupation contract ahead of law change next week
The NRLA has today released an enhanced and improved Standard Occupation Contract for use by landlords in Wales (V1.2FSOC). The new document works as an all-in-one contract, setting out the terms for both the initial fixed term and any periodic contract that follows on from this.
