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FlatHomes Hits the Trails for Charity: Our Gower Peninsula Challenge 🐾 We are thrilled to share that FlatHomes Property Services Ltd recently completed a heartfelt fundraising walk across the Gower Peninsula in support of The Rescue Hotel / Cardiff Dog Home. Why We Walked Every year, The Rescue Hotel supports hundreds of dogs that arrive at Cardiff...

Fire Door Safety Week 2025! FlatHomes is proud to support Fire Door Safety Week, taking place from 22nd to 26th September 2025.  Fire doors are a fundamental part of a building's passive fire protection system. They are specifically designed to contain a fire and its smoke, preventing its spread and protecting crucial escape routes. However, if...

Welsh Government Pushes for Simpler HMO Council Tax Rules After Consultation CARDIFF - The Welsh Government is moving forward with plans to simplify how council tax is charged on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), a recent summary of consultation responses has revealed. The move aims to bring greater clarity and consistency to the system for both prope...

Renters’ Rights Bill: What It Means for Wales The Renters' Rights Bill is shaping the future of renting in England—but what might it mean for Wales? What Is the Renters’ Rights Bill? The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced in 2024, is a major reform aimed at improving conditions for renters in England. Some of its key provisions...

Why Student Accommodation in Cardiff is a Prime Investment for Landlords As a leading Cardiff agent, we're here to explain why the city's thriving student market presents an exceptional opportunity for buy-to-let investors. Cardiff: A Powerhouse for Student Rentals Recent data from Paragon Bank highlights student accommodation as the most popular in...

Inventory and Condition Reports: Your Best Friend at Occupation End At the close of any property occupation, the inventory and condition report stands as the single most important document. It's not just a checklist; it's the definitive record that protects both Contract Holders and landlords, ensuring a fair and transparent process when it comes to the r...

The Reality of Tenancy Deposits: What the Data Shows Thinking about your next move or preparing to let out a property? One of the most common questions for both contract holders and landlords revolves around the security deposit. The process can sometimes feel complicated, but new data from mydeposits, a government-authorised tenancy deposit protection...

Welsh Words for Property Management Embracing the local language can enhance your relationships with tenants and the community. As a landlord operating in Wales, understanding and embracing the Welsh language can significantly strengthen your connection with local tenants and the wider community. It's not about achieving fluency overnight, but learni...

Navigating the Welsh Rental Landscape: The Renting Homes (Wales) Act – What FlatHomes Has Learned!  Here at FlatHomes, we're taking a look back at the Renting Homes (Wales) Act. It's been over two years since this big change, and we've learned a lot about how it's shaping renting for everyone in Wales! The Renting Homes (Wales) Act complet...

Fair Rents and Data: The Call for Better Information in the Welsh Rental Market The Welsh Government is intensifying its efforts to collect more robust rental data, a move that is gaining support from key industry bodies like Propertymark, amidst an ongoing debate about the potential for rent controls. The push for better information aims to foster a...

Understanding the Tiered System in Wales' Building Safety Bill The Building Safety (Wales) Bill is set to revolutionize how building safety is managed across Wales. A key element of this transformation is the introduction of a tiered system, designed to apply proportionate regulation based on the specific risks associated with different types of residenti...

A New Dawn for Building Safety in Wales: What You Need to Know About the Building Safety (Wales) Bill The safety and security of our homes are paramount. Following the tragic lessons of the Grenfell Tower fire, both the UK and Welsh Governments have committed to a comprehensive overhaul of building safety regulations. Here in Wales, we've just witnessed a...

Keep Cool This Summer  Summer in the UK can bring unexpected heatwaves, and while we love the sunshine, it's important to keep your home cool and comfortable, especially if you're a contract holder. Strategic Cooling for Your Property Master Your Windows and Blinds: Close during the day, open at night: This is perhaps the most effective ti...

The Art of the Checkout: Ensuring a Smooth Transition The checkout process, whether for a retail purchase, a hotel stay, or indeed, the end of a tenancy, is more than just a transaction; it's the final impression. For Contract Holders and landlords, a smooth and efficient checkout at the end of a contract period can significantly reduce stress, prevent di...

New Era for UK Energy Performance Certificates as RdSAP 10 Goes Live Significant Implications for Wales' Private Rental Sector A significant overhaul of how the energy efficiency of existing UK homes is assessed has officially commenced, with the long-awaited introduction of RdSAP 10. Launched on June 15th, this updated methodology for Energy Perform...