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Welsh government urged to recognise landlords’ role in tackling empty homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

An industry body has urged the Welsh government to support PRS landlords to help tackle the empty homes crisis. Propertymark...

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Propertymark calls for clarity on Building Safety Act roles in Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th October 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Letting agents must be given greater clarity over their role under Wales’s Building Safety Act, claims an industry body. Propertymark...

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Welsh government promises new protections for renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2026, 1 month ago | 0

The Welsh government has committed to protecting renters and tackling poor landlords as it prepares to introduce new legislation. Speaking...

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, 1 month ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st September 2026, 2 months ago | 2

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

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, 3 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 4 months ago | 4

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

To-let home in Wales with energy efficiency rating chart and Welsh flag highlighting landlord support concerns

Propertymark calls out lack of support for landlords in Welsh Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

An industry body has criticised the Welsh government for missing an opportunity in the Welsh Budget to support the private...

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Plans unveiled for licensing scheme for short-term lets in Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The Welsh government have announced plans for a licensing scheme for short-term lets. Under the Development of Tourism and Regulation...

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NRLA urges Welsh government to provide funding support for landlords to meet EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Ahead of the Welsh government’s draft budget 2026-27, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on the government to...

Welsh government unveils Building Safety Bill to tackle fire safety

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The Welsh government have announced new rules for landlords to tackle fire safety. The Senedd have unveiled the Building Safety...

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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...

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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...

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Welsh council initiative to attract private landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 2 years ago | 5

A Welsh council has launched a programme to lease properties from PRS landlords so they can offer affordable homes to...

Man outside Welsh Parliament discussing housing white paper and rental sector reforms.

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...

Concerned landlord reacts to Welsh tenant compensation proposal with cash and Welsh flag shown

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...

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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,...

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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...

Propertymark representative promoting landlord support in upcoming Welsh Budget

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...

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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...

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