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Welsh landlords climb housing blocks toward a red dragon, symbolising investment challenges in the rental sector.

Welsh government urged to support landlords in upcoming Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2026, 13 hours ago | 0

The Welsh government must support investment in the private rented sector and avoid further regulation in the upcoming Welsh Budget....

Welsh flag and housing barrier illustrating concerns over rent controls and property investment in Wales

Propertymark warns against policies that could drive Welsh landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2026, 7 days ago | 1

Propertymark has urged the Welsh government to avoid policies that could deter investment, warning against the introduction of rent controls....

Welsh flag above a housing development highlighting proposed rent controls and new social homes

Welsh First Minister hints at rent controls and building thousands of social homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st September 2026, 1 week ago | 2

The Welsh government has claimed it will build 20,000 social homes by 2030 and hinted at introducing rent controls. Speaking...

Welsh homes with house keys, lease documents and a calendar marking the end of Leasing Scheme Wales.

Welsh landlord leasing scheme to end

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

A Welsh government scheme that guarantees landlords an income while councils manage their properties is set to close to new...

Welsh flag over a street scene as people with suitcases walk past an exit sign, symbolising housing pressures in Wales

Small Welsh landlords leave the sector as rental stock declines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2026, 1 month ago | 3

The Welsh rental market continues to shrink as small landlords leave the sector, while larger landlords increase their presence. Data...

Red dragon with a Welsh flag shield smashing a wrecking ball labelled rental reforms, symbolising opposition to Welsh rent controls.

Propertymark challenges Welsh government over proposed rental reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2026, 2 months ago | 0

An industry body has urged the First Minister of Wales not to press ahead with plans to introduce rent controls...

Welsh tenant rights legislation concept showing Wales flag, legal documents, family protection shield and housing justice.

Welsh government plans stronger tenant rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2026, 3 months ago | 1

The Welsh government is preparing legislation to strengthen the rights of private tenants, with further restrictions on no-fault evictions expected...

Welsh EPC C target graphic showing energy rating, housing, rising costs and the Welsh flag

Welsh MPs warn EPC C targets could push up rents as landlords face upgrade costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 3 months ago | 4

Welsh MPs have warned EPC C targets could put further pressure on landlords, with concerns that the cost of energy-efficiency...

Rent Smart Wales licence sign with £5,000 fine warning, highlighting landlord licence renewal requirements in Wales.

Landlords missing Rent Smart Wales license renewals risk fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Landlords in Wales could face fines of up to £5,000 if they miss the renewal date on their Rent Smart...

New Wales rental rules warning with landlord fines, property keys and Welsh flag backdrop

Welsh landlords risk fines over failure to inform tenants of new rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 4 months ago | 1

Landlords in Wales have until Sunday (14th June) to inform tenants of anti-discrimination rules under the Renters’ Rights Act. The...

Calendar showing June 2026 beside a tenancy agreement and Welsh flag, highlighting upcoming landlord law changes in Wales.

Welsh landlords must update contracts by June 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2026, 5 months ago | 1

Welsh landlords have been urged to prepare ahead of a new law change under the Renters’ Rights Act or face...

Hands forming a house shape around a Welsh flag door beneath a “Priority” banner, symbolising housing policy in Wales

Plaid Cymru promises stronger protections for Welsh renters in manifesto

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2026, 6 months ago | 2

Plaid Cymru has pledged to introduce measures to “better protect renters” by abolishing no-fault evictions and boosting energy-efficiency standards. The...

Welsh Green Party proposes rent controls and financial penalties for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2026, 6 months ago | 0

The Welsh Green Party has pledged to introduce rent controls and abolish no-fault evictions ahead of the upcoming elections. Launching...

Wooden “New Rules” sign outside Welsh coastal cottage symbolising new short-term let regulations

Wales holiday lets register and licensing law passed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Landlords with short-term lets in Wales face added compliance costs and tighter advertising rules after new legislation introducing a national...

Scottish and Welsh flags revealing a housing manifesto document outlining housing policy proposals

Propertymark unveils Scottish and Welsh housing manifestos

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th March 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Propertymark has published housing manifestos for the Scottish and Welsh elections in May, setting out proposals it says are intended...

Energy performance certificate rating graphic with arrow hitting C target for rental homes by 2030

Government defends EPC standards claiming they help landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 7 months ago | 5

The government claims energy performance certificate (EPC) standards are “proportional” to landlords and tenants. In a written question, Plaid Cymru...

House to let sign in Wales with Renting Homes (Wales) Act title and Welsh flag

Renting Homes (Wales) Act harms rental market – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2026, 7 months ago | 1

Nearly half of landlords in Wales (47%) believe the Renting Homes (Wales) Act has been detrimental to the private rented...

Welsh politicians clash over housing crisis as landlords exit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2026, 8 months ago | 2

A Welsh Conservative MS has slammed the Welsh government for legislation that has driven landlords out of the market and...