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The Renters' Rights Act: A 14-day deadline starts for landlords in Wales on 1st June

26 May 2026

As you may already be aware, the Renters’ Rights Act came into force in England on 1st May 2026, introducing significant changes to housing law.Landlords in Wales can breathe a sigh of relief as, unlike in England, the Renters’ Rights …

The ‘Smart Timing Guide’ for Cardiff landlords

12 May 2026

For a few years - particularly in that frantic post-pandemic window - timing didn't seem to matter much in the Cardiff rental market. Whether you listed a property in the bleak midwinter of January or the heights of June, it …

England’s about to feel it… Wales already has

27 April 2026

You’ve probably seen that the Renters’ Rights Act is coming into force in England on 1st May.There’s a lot of noise around it as it brings a raft of changes that will materially increase the workload for landlords and agents …

WATCH VIDEO: Rent increases explained for landlords in Wales

22 April 2026

If you are a landlord, tenant, or contract-holder in Wales, understanding the legal process for increasing rent is important. There are strict rules around fixed-term contracts, notice periods, and how often rent can be increased. In this …

What Wales’ 7th May election could mean for landlords

22 April 2026

A look at what each party is pledging when it comes to housing, from Director of Operations, Nik Lewis (follow on Facebook & Instagram to never miss an update). Housing is not sitting on the edge of the political conversation in …

Lettings market update: pricing correctly matters more in today’s market

17 April 2026

Rightmove has just released its latest Rental Trends Tracker. The report is one of the clearest early indicators of where the lettings market may be heading, and is based on actual asking rents from over 400,000 properties advertised on Rightmove …

How courts assess disrepair, what a ‘thumbs up’ emoji really means, and being a landlord is deemed a business

26 March 2026

A recent court case caught my attention and, for three key reasons, I think it’s one every landlord should be aware of.What was the case about?This was an English case (N'Guessan & Anor v Bewry [2026]) involving a 2-bed ex-council …

Ask Nik: “There was a fire in my block of flats – what happens next?”

11 March 2026

Question from a landlord:Hi Nik,There was a fire in the block of flats where my rental property is. The fire service attended and everything seems under control now, but it’s left me wondering what happens next from a landlord’s perspective.Is …

"Is it mortgageable?": Service Charge Hikes

27 February 2026

If you're buying or selling a home in Cardiff, make sure you're following us on Instagram to keep up with our new video series!Cardiff City Centre and Cardiff Bay are home to some of our most recognisable purpose-built apartments, and …

"Is it mortgageable?": The Chip Shop Conundrum

26 February 2026

If you're buying or selling a home in Cardiff, make sure you're following us on Instagram to keep up with our new video series!In the first episode, Nathan's looking at a property we’re selling in Splott. Despite being built to …

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