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England: rules changed on 1 May 2026
Letting a home in England?
The tenancy rules changed on 1 May 2026. Our guide explains what this means for agreements, rent increases and asking a tenant to leave.
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England: flood performance certificate pilots announced
Flood Performance Certificates will be tested in England to show both a home’s exposure to flooding and how well it is prepared. Defra’s announcement on 13 October says work on pilots will begin in 2026, with more trials during 2027 and beyond. The planned assessments would bring together information about flood risk, a property’s characteristics…
England: new telecare guidance ahead of the digital phone switchover
New government guidance for housing providers in England sets out how to keep residents’ telecare alarms working during the digital phone switchover. Published on 8 October, it is particularly relevant if you provide an alarm for a tenant or manage a building with a shared warden-call system. Telecare lets a resident summon help, for example…
England: consultation opens on Awaab’s Law for private rented homes
A new consultation will shape Awaab’s Law for private rented homes in England. It closes on 18 December; repair timescales and the start date remain to be settled.
England and Wales: new review route for persistent antisocial behaviour
A new review route from 26 October lets eligible applicants challenge how agencies responded to persistent antisocial behaviour in England and Wales.
England and Wales: Fleet reports rental yields of 7.9% in Q3
Fleet’s latest barometer reports higher rental yields across England and Wales, with regional differences and a shift towards larger portfolios among its borrowers.
England: Chesterfield fines letting agent over tenancy breaches
In England, Chesterfield Borough Council has imposed two financial penalties on a local letting agent following a tenant complaint about the condition of a rented home. In its announcement on 1 October, the council put the combined penalties at £8,652. The amount paid was reduced to £7,354.20 because payment was made within the specified period.…
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