Wales

Homelessness Bill adds pressure as Propertymark calls for pause on further legislation in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 11 months ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to pause any further legislation for the private rented sector. In response...

Homelessness bill could create ‘more problems than it solves’ claims NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is warning that the Welsh government’s homelessness bill will put greater strain on landlords...

Welsh government faces backlash for ‘piggybacking’ on Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Members of the Senedd have accused the Welsh government of “piggybacking” on the Renters’ Rights Bill. They warn that by...

Welsh landlords face new rent data reporting rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

A new proposal could compel landlords in Wales to submit detailed rent information to Rent Smart Wales (RSW), as part...

Welsh government drops controversial no-fault eviction compensation plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Industry bodies welcome “common-sense decision” from Welsh government to drop tenant compensation proposals. Under proposals by the Senedd Local Government...

Welsh housing survey set for next year as NRLA calls for regular landlord surveys

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The Welsh government have announced a Welsh housing survey will take place next year. Propertymark and the National Residential Landlords...

Majority of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right reforms says charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform. A report...

Propertymark slams Welsh government’s LTT rise on PRS buys

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The Welsh government has rolled out its Final Budget and confirmation of the 1% rise in residential Land Transaction Tax...

Call for government action as landlord numbers slide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 9

The Welsh government is being urged to implement fresh strategies to boost the availability of homes in the private rented...

Welsh housing plans receive mixed reaction from Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark has responded to the Welsh government’s housing white paper consultation and expressed support for some measures – but warns...

Propertymark welcomes Welsh PRS response but worries about rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Despite welcoming the response of the Welsh government’s plans for the PRS, Propertymark says it is concerned about plans for...

NRLA criticises Welsh government’s “absurd” tenant compensation proposal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The NRLA has slammed the Welsh Government’s “absurd plans” to pay compensation to tenants. A recommendation from the Senedd’s Housing...

Industry body urges Welsh government against mandatory EV charging points in properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark is warning the Welsh government against plans to require electric vehicle (EV) charging points in properties. Under the proposals,...

Propertymark guides Welsh agents on new building safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark has collaborated with the Welsh government to produce an in-depth guide on building safety for letting agents operating in...

Welsh government slammed over stamp duty hike for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Industry bodies have blasted the Welsh labour government over raising stamp duty for landlords and second homeowners in the Welsh...

Propertymark urges the Welsh government to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Propertymark is calling on the Welsh Government to implement a ‘pro-growth’ 2025-26 Budget, focusing on stimulating the private rented sector...

Propertymark urges Welsh government to raise LHA rates to address housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. Propertymark is calling on the...

Propertymark supports Welsh government’s proposal to simplify council tax for HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

An industry body has welcomed the Welsh government’s proposal to reform the “unfair” way HMOs (Houses in Multiple in Occupation)...