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Today we look at a new report on affordable housing, IPPR calls for minimum EPCs of B by 2021 and the latest on cladding removal in the PRS. NRLA research quoted The Affordable Housing Commission chaired by Lord Best has published a new report. The document highlights issues with the supply of affordable homes. In respect of […]

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NRLA Wales Policy Officer, Tim Thomas, took part in a housing roundtable with experts and housing leaders organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru. Delegates across the four nations of the UK discussed policy initiatives, investment and reform required for the sector and what governments are required to do to address the shortage of […]

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If you have ever trawled through rental residential or commercial properties, you have possibly encountered the phrase “no DSS”. An outdated term, it describes the previous benefits office, the Department for Social Security. The archaic summary represents a long history of injustice for several occupants– which might now go to an end. In a historical …

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The majority of landlords in Wales are supporting tenants as much as they can during the coronavirus pandemic, says the NRLA. The association’s Wales policy and public affairs officer Calum Davies addressed the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on housing, calling for more support for landlords who find […]

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The process for reforming the possession process in Wales, which was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, is to resume the Welsh Government announced today. In April, the Welsh Government paused the legislative process for the Renting Homes (Amendment) Bill, after suspending nearly all ongoing legislation to focus on the pandemic. Attempts to […]

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Today we look at discussions on plans to reopen the courts, calls to extend the evictions ban, updates to repairs guidances and opposition to the stamp duty cut announced last week. Minister says courts must operate within ‘current legislative framework’. Charlotte Nichols MP (Labour, Warrington North) has received a response to her written question asking what plans the […]

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A newly launched service to help resolve rent arrears issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic could potentially prevent tenants from being evicted and save landlords and tenants hundreds of pounds in court fees. TDS Resolution has been launched by The Dispute Service (TDS), a not-for-profit company which also runs a number of government-approved tenancy deposit protection […]

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The Court of Appeal gave judgment in the important Welsh case of Jarvis v Evans last week. Unlicensed landlords in Wales cannot serve a Section 8 or a Section 21 notice and need a (licensed) agent or solicitor to do this for them. Prior to the NRLA being formed the RLA had supported this case […]

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An additional HMO licensing scheme in Camden will be renewed for another five years after plans were given the green light by the council’s cabinet last week. The renewal of the scheme means that landlords of HMOs in the London Borough of Camden (that don’t fall into the scope of mandatory licensing) will be required […]

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Landlords are being reminded they should not have blanket policies that discriminate against benefits claimants. This comes following a court case in York, regarding a letting agent which refused to rent any properties to a single mother due to a ‘long term policy’ of not accepting housing benefit. The judge ruled it is unlawful for […]

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