by Daniel Bellis | Aug 31, 2017 | Legal, News
Landlords of properties served by water companies in Wales risk falling foul of a rule change which means they need to keep their tenants’ details up-to-date with them – or face becoming liable for their charges. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, which serves more than 1.4...
by Daniel Bellis | May 15, 2017 | Legal, Policies
New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations are set to come into force in the UK at the end of June. Why should I care? Private landlords should be peripherally aware of this legislation because the property market can be, unfortunately, an ideal breeding ground for...
by Daniel Bellis | Nov 23, 2016 | Legal, News, Rent Smart Wales
Enforcement of mandatory licensing for landlords and agents in Wales has now begun. We have compiled a list of useful information below to answer the pertinent questions about Rentsmart Wales. We will continue to update this page to keep you as best informed as...
by Daniel Bellis | Nov 22, 2016 | Events, Legal, Rent Smart Wales
Landlords who let properties in Wales and who are not yet registered with Rent Smart Wales have merely hours to comply with the legislation or risk facing prosecution. Cardiff Council’s authority to enforce the new standards under the Housing Wales Act 2014 will...
by Daniel Bellis | Oct 6, 2016 | Events, Legal, News, Training
We are a short 7 weeks away from the enforcement of mandatory landlord and agent licensing in Wales. If you are a landlord that lets out property in Wales, you must obtain a licence or defer management to a licensed letting agent by November 23, 2016. The Residential...
by Daniel Bellis | Jun 10, 2016 | Events, Legal, Multiple Occupancy, News
Cardiff Council are currently consulting on a new draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) that will severely restrict new HMOs in Cardiff, particularly in Cathays and Plasnewydd. The Consultation, which can be access here, details how the Council will assess...
