Bovis Homes boss Greg Fitzgerald who’s still going strong Greg Fitzgerald is the man who steered the struggling housebuilder Bovis Homes to greener pastors. Greg followed Bovis Homes who was struggling, whose boss had just been sacked after a profit warning. Greg’s old firm, which is another builder, Redrow, was eyeing up the situation. Soon after Greg was offered the job as …
Many landlords ponder on how to rent a property in 2021 due to the COVID-19 lockdown, many estate agencies are now resorting to online viewings. This means that estate agents can send a pre-recorded video of the property. This shows a 360-degree view of a video through Zoom, Facetime or other videotelephony software. So that potential renters can interact and …
What is Rent Smart Wales? Rent Smart Wales aims to uphold a consistently high standard throughout the residential property industry in Wales. Rent Smart Wales Landlord registration Landlords who have a rental property that is let on an assured, assured shorthold or regulated tenancy must complete a registration with Rent Smart Wales. Rent Smart Wales process landlord registrations and grant …
Welsh landlords can evict tenants for not paying their rent but need to be aware of the new rules that apply. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, new regulations have come into force made under Schedule 29 to the Coronavirus Act 2020. This temporarily extends the minimum notice periods landlords in Wales must give to tenants who hold an “Assured” and “Assured …
The Welsh Government has today announced the introduction of their new “Tenant Saver Loan Scheme” (TSLS). Tenant Saver Loan Scheme will be made available from early September and is intended to support those most affected by the Covid-19. Tenant Saver Loan Scheme is designed to help private tenants who are experiencing rent arrears during the pandemic as a direct result …
The Welsh government’s introduction of the six months’ notice period is devasting news for some Welsh landlords some who are already struggling financially. Landlords in Wales will need to give six months’ notice to their tenants when seeking to evict their tenants. Mr Sasha Charles the CEO of Landlord Advice UK one the UK’s leading tenant eviction companies said: “I …
Rent Smart Wales what is it? Rent Smart Wales also known as RSW is currently being administered from the offices of Cardiff Council. Registration of agent and landlords under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 issuing processed from Cardiff. Registration of agent and landlords under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 will not be processed by other local authorities in wales, this has …
The notice period will be extended, from 2 months to 6 The Welsh Government has declared, that it will counsel on, extending the notice time frame for a notice similar to an s.21 notice. The notice period may be extended, from 2 months to 6. The proposed amendment, to extend the notice period, as reported by the housing minister Julie …
A well-known Cushman & Wakefield partner is to retire after 37 years with the firm. Rhys James joined as a surveyor in 1983 and in 2003 he was appointed head of the Cardiff office. Cushman & Wakefield said James is recognised as an office market expert, advising occupier, owner and developer clients and had played a key role in the …
Wales grew by 3.3%, a £6,237 rise since December 2018 The latest analysis and research from Principality has revealed that, despite a drop in overall sales during 2019, Wales is continuing to experience house price growth as the average price across the country hits £193,254. According to recent figures released from Principality Building Society, during 2019, average house prices in …
