December 2019

Next year will be a year of change for many landlords, with new legislation covering everything from tenant fees to energy efficiency coming in during 2020. Here’s our quick guide to the changes you can expect to see and how they will affect you. MARCH: Extension of Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act Under the Fitness […]

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There are just days to go until it is time to ring in a new year-and a new decade, so it is a good time to reflect on the last twelve months. Every week, we shine a light on some of the things our members give our advice team a call about, and how we […]

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RLA Welsh Policy & Public Affairs Officer Calum Davies shares his thoughts on the political landscape in Wales post-general election. Readers will be forgiven for thinking the General Election result will lead to seismic change everywhere. However, with housing and much more devolved to the Welsh Assembly – which has recently backed a law that […]

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Landlords have warned of a rental crisis that could lead to a mass sell-off of homes following the announcement Section 21 WILL go in today’s Queen’s Speech. The government plans to introduce a Renters’ Reform Bill, which it says will: “Introduce a package of reforms to deliver a fairer and more effective rental market.” The main […]

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Today’s Queens Speech confirmed measures to end Section 21 repossessions and strengthen Section 8. In this blog first published on Anthony Gold, RLA policy director David Smith writes about they key announcements relating to the private rented sector. As had been widely trailed the Queen’s Speech included reference to a bill to abolish section 21 […]

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More than a third of private landlords are planning to cut the number of homes they rent out or exit the market altogether according to a new survey of over 2,000 landlords. Almost 34% of landlords have indicated they intend to reduce their investment in the market – a 30% increase over the previous twelve months, according […]

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More than half a million washing machines have been recalled by Whirlpool, with landlords urged to check whether white goods in their rentals are affected. Many landlords provide white goods as standard – even in unfurnished properties. And with 36% of accidental house fires caused by appliances, electrical safety is something that needs to be […]

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This week our advice team took a call from a student landlord who wanted some advice on keeping their property secure while there tenants are away over Christmas. As universities across the country finish term soon, many students will be planning to spend a few weeks at home-leaving their rental property empty for several weeks. […]

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The state opening of Parliament will take place on Thursday, and so will the Queen’s speech, which will set out the government’s agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Ahead of the speech the press has been briefed that it will include the legislation to end Section 21 repossessions. This is in […]

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A briefing paper on stamp duty reform published today by the House of Commons library includes concerns raised by the RLA relating to the policy. The briefing, which you can read here, discusses the reforms to taxation of sales of residential property that have been made in recent years. The briefing includes a reference to […]

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