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The rental legislation in Wales has changed, are you still compliant? If you are unsure what this means for you, or would like further advice please contact Smart Lettings today. Whether you are self-managing your property, on the market wi... read more »

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 : Renting has changed   On the 15 July 2022, the rules about how you rent your home have changed as the Welsh Government brings in the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. The new rules will affect both private a... read more »

During the festive break, our office opening times will be as follows: Friday 23rd December 2022 – 9am to 11am Monday 26th December 2022 to Monday 2nd January 2023 – Limited Opening Hours, please call to check we are open Tuesday 3rd... read more »

LANDLORDS BEWARE!   A landlord in breach of Gas regulations - sentenced to a 12- month community service order of 100 hours of unpaid work and ordered to pay costs of £3,292.05 and a victim surcharge of £85.    The Esse... read more »

Would you believe it has been 15 years since Tenancy (Security) Deposit Law came into effect?! It seems like such a long time ago, but we are still seeing Swansea landlords trip up on the regulations and struggle to remain compliant.   Here&rs... read more »

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act requirements for electrical safety requirements falls under the Fitness for Human Habitation standards. Although fires in the home are reducing overall, the proportion of domestic fires caused by electricity is stea... read more »