Hire Good Wales has been described as a “cornerstone of housing regulation” because the nationwide landlord and agent licensing scheme marks its tenth anniversary.
A decade on from its introduction beneath the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, the scheme has registered greater than 216,000 rental properties and over 102,000 landlords. It has issued greater than 50,000 licences and delivered coaching to greater than 200,000 individuals.
Cardiff Council, the licensing authority for the scheme, says the info collected over the previous ten years has considerably improved understanding of the personal rented sector each domestically and throughout Wales.
Cllr Lynda Thorne of Cardiff Council, which is the licensing authority for the scheme, stated: “Ten years in the past, Hire Good Wales was an formidable enterprise. Immediately, it stands as a cornerstone of housing regulation in Wales and a latest unbiased analysis has confirmed its optimistic influence.
“The scheme has helped hundreds of landlords and brokers perceive their duties, and most significantly, it has improved the lives of tenants.
“I’m very pleased with what has been achieved because the scheme was launched so it’s been nice to welcome the Cupboard Secretary to the Hire Good Wales places of work, and have the chance to replicate on how far we’ve got come.
“We’re excited concerning the future too and can proceed working with Welsh Authorities to construct on this success to make sure the personal rented sector stays truthful, protected and well-managed.”
Cupboard secretary for Housing and Native Authorities, Jayne Bryant, commented: “Hire Good Wales demonstrates how good regulation can increase requirements throughout a complete sector. The unbiased analysis confirms what we’ve seen in follow – greater requirements, better-informed landlords, and stronger enforcement in opposition to those that break the foundations.
“This anniversary marks ten years of efficient regulation that has improved renting for all, and I look ahead to proceed working with Hire Good Wales to make sure everybody in Wales has entry to a protected, well-maintained dwelling.”
