Wales

Call for government action as landlord numbers slide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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)...

Council seeks public input on landlord licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting feedback on proposed regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within the Tyisha and Glanymor...

Welsh white paper suggests yearly checks for landlords to keep homes safe and rejects rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

The Welsh government thinks landlords should complete a report for Rent Smart Wales every year to check if a property...

Welsh renters should get two months’ free rent and more pet-friendly homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A new report says renters in Wales should receive the last two months rent free as compensation if they face...

Recommendations for the Welsh PRS adopted by Senedd committee

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has welcomed Propertymark’s suggestions for enhancing the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales....

Welsh landlords offered ‘hassle-free’ income with government scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

The Welsh Government is promoting its ‘Leasing Scheme Wales’ which offers landlords and owners of empty homes the chance to...

Welsh agents urged to share housing market insights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Letting agents are being urged to contribute to an initiative exploring the impact of Welsh Government policies on the housing...

Cardiff unveils plans to buy 280 homes for its homeless

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2024, 2 years ago | 5

In a bid to alleviate its severe housing shortage and deal with growing numbers needing homelessness support, one council has...

Welsh rent reforms: A cautionary tale for England’s landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

It took more than 10 years of drafting and deliberation, but what could the Renting Homes (Wales) Act mean for...