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Landlord Fined for Rent Smart Wales Offences

Landlord Fined for Rent Smart Wales Offences

by guildy | 14 Jul 2017 | News, Rent Smart Wales

A Cardiff landlord who ignored Rent Smart Wales licensing in Wales faces a bill of more than £3,500 for not complying. Landlord Shelley Bailey of Eastwood Park, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire was prosecuted under the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 for breaking the law...
Rent Smart Wales Secures First Conviction

Rent Smart Wales Secures First Conviction

by guildy | 1 Jun 2017 | News, Rent Smart Wales

A Newport landlord has been fined £4,400 for operating a dangerous, unlicensed house in multiple occupation and failing to comply with Rent Smart Wales. Robert Ivor Grovell of Tram Lane, Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran is the first landlord in Wales to be prosecuted for failing...
RentSmart Confusion Over Landlord Obligations to Tenants

RentSmart Confusion Over Landlord Obligations to Tenants

by guildy | 12 May 2017 | Electrical Safety, Granting a Tenancy, News, Rent Smart Wales

Does anyone know what information landlords should give to buy to let tenants in Wales under the new RentSmart scheme? RentSmart has details of the obligations for landlords online. The code of practice for licensed landlords and letting agents demands that tenants...
HMRC Plans New Tax Burden for Landlords With Licences

HMRC Plans New Tax Burden for Landlords With Licences

by guildy | 10 Apr 2017 | News, Tax & VAT

Landlords face a new regulation threat as anyone letting a property with a local authority licence may have to prove they file tax returns before moving in a tenant. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is moving forward with efforts to tackle the black economy with a new...
Spaces Available for Welsh Language Rent Smart Wales Course in Cardiff

Spaces Available for Welsh Language Rent Smart Wales Course in Cardiff

by guildy | 12 Sep 2016 | Rent Smart Wales

By 23rd November this year, all landlords in Wales need to be registered with Rent Smart Wales. In addition to that, landlords who self-manage and/or manage other landlords’ property also need to obtain a licence. One of the criteria for obtaining a licence is to...
Landlords are reminded of the need to register with Rent Smart Wales

Landlords are reminded of the need to register with Rent Smart Wales

by guildy | 11 Jul 2016 | New Legislation, News, Rent Smart Wales

The law in Wales now requires private landlords to register themselves and their properties with Rent Smart Wales. The Housing Act (Wales) 2014 requires landlords to register and self-managing landlords who let and manage properties and agents to also undertake...
Rent Smart Wales Announces Transfer of Accreditation

Rent Smart Wales Announces Transfer of Accreditation

by guildy | 11 Apr 2016 | News, Rent Smart Wales

Rent Smart Wales has announced that they have now transferred the records of landlords and agents who were accredited with Landlord Accreditation Wales (LAW) scheme. The accreditation was done away with at the same time as the launch of Rent Smart Wales. For those...
Rent Smart Wales Announce New Fees Structure For Agents

Rent Smart Wales Announce New Fees Structure For Agents

by guildy | 24 Mar 2016 | Agents, News, Rent Smart Wales

When Rent Smart Wales first announced their licence fee structure for agents, it was a flat fee of £3,728.00 for an online application or £4,368.00 for a paper application. The only exception was a sole trader agent with no staff (connected person) which cost the same...
Your Views of Rent Smart Wales Being Sought

Your Views of Rent Smart Wales Being Sought

by guildy | 16 Feb 2016 | News, Rent Smart Wales

The Welsh Government has commissioned the research firm Public and Corporate Economic Consultants (PACEC) to conduct some research particularly about the new Rent Smart Wales introduced on 23 November 2015. Specifically, they are wanting to find out what landlords...
Rent Smart Wales Announces First Approved Training Providers

Rent Smart Wales Announces First Approved Training Providers

by guildy | 7 Jan 2016 | Guild Services, News, Rent Smart Wales

The Guild of Residential Landlords has been approved as a training provider for Rent Smart Wales! Rent Smart Wales is the name given to the requirement to register and licence when renting property in Wales. From 23 November 2015, landlords and agents have 12 months...
A Landlords Guide To Rent Smart Wales, Registration And Licensing

A Landlords Guide To Rent Smart Wales, Registration And Licensing

by guildy | 19 Nov 2015 | Rent Smart Wales

We have also produced a guide especially for agents here. The requirement to register and obtain a licence in Wales commenced on 23 November 2016. The registration and licensing is operated and enforced by Cardiff City Council under the name of Rent Smart Wales. There...
An Agent’s Guide To Rent Smart Wales Registration And Licensing

An Agent’s Guide To Rent Smart Wales Registration And Licensing

by guildy | 19 Nov 2015 | Rent Smart Wales

We have also produced a guide especially for landlords here. From 23 November 2016, the licensing provisions in Wales commenced. There was a 12 month grace period for agents to comply. The licensing is operated and enforced by Cardiff City Council under the name of...
Rent Smart Wales Code Of Practice Announced

Rent Smart Wales Code Of Practice Announced

by guildy | 4 Nov 2015 | New Legislation, News, Rent Smart Wales

The Welsh Assembly has approved the statutory code of practice that will become a mandatory condition of all licenses issued by Rent Smart Wales. From 23 November 2015, all self managing landlords and letting & managing agents will be able to apply for a licence...
Rent Smart Wales – The New Brand Launched for Wales Licensing

Rent Smart Wales – The New Brand Launched for Wales Licensing

by guildy | 15 Jul 2015 | New Legislation, News, Rent Smart Wales

We can provide the training for your Rent Smart Wales licence! See here for more details. The Welsh Assembly Government has taken the wraps off the new landlord and agent, registration and licensing scheme – Rent Smart Wales. The countdown has started for private...
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