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November 21, 2024

Wales considers round two of rental reform

Less than two years on from the landmark Renting Homes (Wales) Act, the Welsh government is looking into further rental reforms.

December 16, 2021

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Wales works with landlords to house homeless

The Welsh government is paying private landlords to house homeless tenants – but so far, uptake has been low.

March 17, 2022

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Wales hikes second-home taxes

The Welsh government is tripling the Council Tax premium that local authorities can charge to second-home owners.

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June 15, 2023

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Uncertainty continues over Renters (Reform) Bill

A month after it was published, how much more do we know?

July 14, 2022

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UK governments crack down on short lets

National and local politicians are considering further regulation of short-term lets amid fears that they are contributing to a housing supply shortage.

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September 21, 2023

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UK housing market update – September 2023

It’s a case of diverging results this month: rents are rising and expected to rise a lot further, while house prices and transaction numbers are still in the doldrums as high interest rates hold down demand.