As the Renters' Rights Bill makes its (slower than expected) progress through the Westminster Parliament, it is important that we give consideration to what parts will apply to Wales, and […]
There has been quite a lot of peripheral but really important stuff going on this week, including one bit that I missed previously. So, there are three posts this week, […]
At some point in February, Rent Smart Wales put out their most recent newsletter. For those of you not in the know, Rent Smart Wales is the organisation, run out […]
In the spirit of blogocracy, I plan also to signpost to other blogs where issues of relevance to Wales are discussed. Here is a non-inclusive list: The Housing Studies Association […]
The Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee report on the private rented sector (about which I blogged on 6th December) was debated in plenary session. It provides an interesting moment […]
Back in September 2024, Jayne Bryan (the Cabinet Secretary for Housing) laid a Legislative Consent Memorandum before the Senedd seeking consent for certain provisions of the Westminster government's Renters' Rights […]
The Senedd's Local Government and Housing Committee report on the private rented sector ("PRS"), which was published in October 2024, makes for quite depressing reading. The report reminded me about […]
I need to say upfront that I'm not a fan of high level thinking about rights and adequacy. It's often pretty banal stuff and leads you into over-promising. The controversy […]