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Longer tenant notice ‘doomed to fail’
Further extension of longer tenant notice periods required in Wales ‘is yet another blow to the Welsh private rented sector and will only worsen the…
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Wales’ Tenancy Hardship Scheme much needed, and now
There has been a ‘rent arrears crisis’ in Wales throughout the first half of 2021, the National Residential Landlords Association has concluded. Research findings suggest…
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Propertymark backs survey campaign
Propertymark, the umbrella organisation for property agents, valuers and auctioneers, has said it is continuing to back a campaign for launch of a Welsh…
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Longer tenancies for renters in Wales
From spring 2022, new Welsh tenancy agreements will be for a minimum 12 months. This is among a raft of changes included in the Renting…
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Minister claims Welsh empty homes success
More than 500 grant applications have been received by the Welsh Government’s Empty Homes Grant Scheme in the year since it was announced by deputy…
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NRLA report slams Rent Smart Wales
Landlords have launched a blistering attack on the Welsh registration and licensing body Rent Smart Wales. It has been a legal requirement since 2015 for…
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Wales puts hold on Christmas evictions
Emergency legislation in Wales has blocked private and social sector tenant evictions before 11 January 2020. ‘We have taken action to protect public health and…
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Mumbles house prices are something to shout about
Mumbles in Wales is currently Britain’s top coastal house price hotspot. Property portal Rightmove has reported. ‘The quaint seaside town, nestled on the coast of…
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House moves may go ahead during Welsh circuit-breaker
House moves already arranged and which cannot be delayed may still go ahead in Wales during its Coronavirus lockdown. Guidance from the Welsh Government also…
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Tenant support scheme gets underway in Wales
A new £8m scheme to help private rented sector tenants in Wales who have suffered financially because of the Coronavirus pandemic will be open until…
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Help to Buy Wales scheme extended
Help to Buy Wales, which was due to close to applicants in March next year, has been extended a further year, with the possibility for…
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Tenant loan scheme promised for Wales
A Tenant saver loan scheme is to be introduced in Wales to help stop private rented sector tenants falling behind with their rent because of…
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NRLA criticises Welsh decision on evictions
A Welsh Government decision to extend the notice period required before possession proceedings can commence, has been roundly criticised as made in haste, without consultation,…
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Welsh Government ‘encouraged’ by landlord response to virus
Landlords have been praised by the Welsh Government for the support being given to tenants. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, landlords remain responsible for keeping their…
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Welsh Housing Market opens for Business
Wales has re-opened of its housing market for business. ‘The threat of coronavirus hasn’t gone away but thanks to the efforts we have all made…