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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, 3 months ago | 0

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

Small house with Welsh flag on a beach symbolising new short-term let licensing rules in Wales

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

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

Energy efficiency rating chart with coins stacked to show housing costs in Wales

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2025, 7 months 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, 9 months 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, 11 months 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, 11 months 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, 11 months ago | 0

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

Close-up of a Rent Guarantee contract with pen and calculator.

Welsh council initiative to attract private landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

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

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, 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...

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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, 1 year 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, 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...

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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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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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, 1 year ago | 5

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

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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...

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Lack of Welsh housing data sparks NRLA campaign for annual housing survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The NRLA is calling for a regular Welsh housing survey to help future housing policy decisions. The NRLA says there...

Plaid Cymru unveils plans for rent controls and affordable housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Plaid Cymru pledges to bring fairness to the private rented sector by introducing rent controls. The party’s manifesto plans to...

Landlords to receive hate crime and anti-racism training

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th March 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Private landlords and agents are being offered hate crime and anti-racism training so they can offer ‘appropriate support’ to their...

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