Are you familiar with new housing regulations being introduced in Wales?
The Renting Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) (Wales) Regulations come into effect on 1st December 2022 for all new social and private rented tenancies…
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House prices tipped to rise in several locations after gaining city status
Eight towns were granted the honour for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Welsh landlords have until mid-July to serve a fast Section 21 eviction
Landlords in Wales have just under four months to evict tenants using Section 21 with two months notice.
Welsh landlords in danger of major council tax hikes
The Welsh government has made it so local authorities can hike council tax on second homes and long-term empty properties by up to 300%, potentially spelling danger for landlords.
Propertymark: Government’s planning changes will cause delays in Wales
Regulating second home ownership in Wales through changes to planning policy would cause delays by adding complexity to the buying and selling process, Propertymark warned.
Wales extends six month eviction notice yet again
The six month eviction notice period in Wales will last until 24th March 2022 over fears the Omicron variant could result in a rise in homelessness.
Landlords in Wales braced for tax hikes and rent controls
While details have yet to be confirmed, Plaid Cymru previously campaigned for a 200% council tax surcharge on second homes.
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Wales increasingly hostile towards holiday homeowners
A petition arguing that second homeowners are eroding Welsh culture and language is gathering steam in Wales.
Welsh politician calls for rent arrears tribunal ahead of new regulation
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will introduce six month notice periods for ‘no fault’ evictions.
UK rents soar by 7.5% to all-time high
Wales has seen the steepest rental growth in the UK.
