- Written by: Graham Norwood
Plaid Cymru, the party of Wales, has issued a manifesto with a clampdown on the private rental sector as one of its key policies. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Average house prices remained broadly stable in May, down just 0.1% on a monthly basis. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Propertymark says the current political crisis in Wales - where the Labour Welsh Parliament leader has lost a confidence vote but refuses to resign - gives an opportunity for the party to rule out rent controls. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A lettings agency has issued a statement seeking to woo landlords and says the “forthcoming legislative changes such as the Rental Reform Bill” should encourage more investors. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The Welsh private rented sector makes a gross value added (GVA) contribution of £1.6 billion to the UK economy, according to a new report produced by professional services firm PwC for the National Residential Landlords Association and Paragon Bank. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
An event being held this month is aiming to help private landlords in part of Wales transform their properties into energy-efficient, cost-saving homes. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Average house prices rose 0.4% in May, taking the annual growth rate up to 1.3%, from 0.6% in April. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A House in Multiple Occupation in Coventry, that came under the spotlight after reports of overcrowding, is being investigated for failing to meet housing standards. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A landlord has pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, with the offence having been racially aggravated, having sent abusive and racist emails to two leading politicians. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Newly re-elected Greater Manchester Labour Mayor Andy Burnham is to spend £600,000 of council tax payers’ cash on a clampdown on landlords. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A property portal has taken the unusual step of warning politicians about the dire impact of rent controls on the private lettings sector. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A woman who faked documents and posed as a private landlord in an elaborate tenancy scam has been jailed. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
It looks as if a prominent local authority in Scotland is going to temporarily scrap the country’s tight rules on who can short let property. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Red tape and a hostile attitude towards landlords from government is fuelling Scotland’s housing crisis, experts warn. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has confirmed the dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions. ...
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