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The RLA’s work with the Open Doors project in helping to promote equality in the private rented sector was praised by David Melding AM in the Plenary in Wales this week. The Assembly Member for South Wales Central made the comments during a discussion about a new report published this week, by CIH Cymru and […]

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The House of Commons library has published a briefing paper which provides an overview of the debate around rent controls. The paper extensively quotes research that the RLA commissioned Christine Whitehead and Peter Williams of the London School of Economics to prepare last year. Specifically, the briefing paper quotes the conclusions of Whitehead & Williams […]

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RESPONDING to comments by the Prime Minister today, that the Government is looking at ways to address the problems faced by benefit claimants accessing private rented housing, Chris Town, Vice Chair of the Residential Landlords Association said: “With ever growing numbers of benefit claimants now reliant on the private rented sector for a place to […]

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The number of older renters is booming, but according to leading charities the sector is woefully short of suitable homes. In this article, first published in the RLA’s Residential Property Investor magazine, we explore the challenges and look at what needs to change. We are an ageing population. According to the Office for National Statistics […]

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The RLA is holding its next roadshow in Stockport. The recent swathe of legislative changes affecting landlords will be on the agenda, along with Universal Credit and electrical safety. Hosted by the RLA training department, speakers include RLA Senior Policy Officer, Natalie Williamson, a representative from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Ian Halton […]

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The proportion of income spent on rent in the private rented sector has fallen from 35.4 per cent in 2010/11 to 32.9 per cent in 2017/18. Including income from housing benefit, over the same period the amount of income used for rent by social tenants increased from 26.7 per cent to 28 per cent. The […]

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Landlords in Wales are being reminded that they must inform their water provider of any tenancy changes within 21 days of the change, specifically full name, address, date of birth and the occupation date of all responsible tenants. The reminder is being made by Hafren Dyfrdwy, the new water company formed from the coming together […]

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Rent Smart Wales has published fresh data on enforcement and has also updated it guidance around a rule when it comes to landlords who live far away from their rental property. The data looks at Rent Smart Wales enforcement up to January 2019. It reveals that in total there has been nearly 500 fixed penalty […]

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Moving in with a partner is a big step in any relationship, but did you know that there are also implications for the tenancy deposit. In this article originally published in Residential Property Investor, John King, Director of Customer Services at the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) explains what landlords need to consider. It’s Valentines Day, […]

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The RLA has responded to a consultation which was run by Central Bedfordshire Council on housing enforcement. The Council is currently reviewing its Policy to Regulate Private Sector Housing Standards. As part of this review, a consultation was held on plans to introduce a number of additional powers available to them to enforce housing standards. […]

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