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Celebrating 20 years of our Lettings Manager, Rhys

01 February 2026

Congratulations Rhys on 20 years of service at CPS Homes! How does it feel to reach such a milestone?It honestly doesn’t feel like 20 years, it’s flown by. I’ve been lucky to work with great people, great clients, and in …

Tenants, ChatGPT and the Private Rented Sector: A trend landlords can’t ignore

29 January 2026

Nikki Lewis, Director of Operations at CPS Homes, brings us his observations on the rise of AI in tenant communications and what it means for landlords…I’ve been thinking about writing an observational piece on the increasing use of so-called “AI …

Did you know that fire alarms have a 'replace by' date?

27 January 2026

Smoke and heat alarms (as well as carbon monoxide detectors) all have a 'replace by' date, e.g. an expiry date. It’s something that’s easy to miss - but it’s crucial for safety and legal compliance. Let’s break it down... How to …

Breaking news: New minimum energy efficiency standards confirmed

21 January 2026

Don’t miss an update ever again – stay informed all year-round signing up for our landlord newsletter.The Government have today announced the long-awaited changes on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the private rented sector (PRS).The headlines: To continue to …

A look ahead to 2026: what Welsh landlords should expect

10 January 2026

By Nikki Lewis, Director of Operations and Compliance ExpertAs we head into 2026, there’s no single issue set to dominate the year for landlords in Wales. That’s in contrast to England, where the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act will …

Welsh tribunal strikes out rent challenge – but not before inspecting the property

06 January 2026

Insight from Director of Operations and Compliance Expert, Nikki Lewis.A recent decision made by the Rent Assessment Committee at the Residential Property Tribunal is a useful reminder of where the law currently stands on rent increases under the Renting Homes …

CPS Homes Christmas and New Year opening times 2025

15 December 2025

As the festive season approaches, we’d like to keep you informed about our opening hours and services over the Christmas and New Year period. Please note our revised hours below: Tues 23rd Dec: 9.30am - 2pm Weds 24th Dec - Sun …

Ask Nik: "My tenants won’t pay rent because the boiler was broken for two weeks…?"

02 December 2025

Question from a landlord: “Hi Nik, Our tenants had a period without a working boiler in September. It took around two weeks to get a part and have it repaired. Now they’re refusing to pay rent for the period they were without …

Landlords in Wales: Your 2026 To-Do List

27 November 2025

2026 is shaping up to be a year of change for landlords in Cardiff and across Wales, so staying ahead is more important than ever. Knowing what to focus on now can save you time, money, and stress further down …

Awaab’s Law: The practical implications for landlords

18 November 2025

We recently wrote about Awaab’s Law, which has introduced strict, fixed timeframes for addressing all emergency hazards and all damp and mould hazards that pose a significant risk of harm to tenants. For now, it applies only to social landlords in …

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