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Welsh Landlord Leasing Scheme to Close to New Homes by Year-End
A Welsh government scheme that guarantees landlords an income while councils manage their properties is set to close to new homes at the end of this year, according to the National Residential Landlords’ Association (NRLA). The programme, which began in January 2022, allows landlords to lease their properties to local authorities for periods ranging from five to twenty years.
The scheme has provided landlords with a guaranteed income, while local councils have taken on the management of the leased properties. The closure to new homes means that landlords will no longer be able to enter new properties into the scheme after the end of 2024.
Letting agents and inventory clerks in Wales who have been involved with properties under this scheme should be aware of the upcoming change, as it may affect future property management arrangements and leasing opportunities with local authorities.
Source: Property118