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England’s government code for digital identity services was updated on 1 September 2026. Version 1.1 changes requirements for the services used in digital Right to Rent checks, including their handling
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Allowable property expenses declared by unincorporated UK landlords rose faster than rental income over the five years to 2024/25, according to HMRC. These are national figures for reported income and
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More rent-rise disputes in England reached the property tribunal in July 2026. Analysis by Hamptons, reported by Property Industry Eye, counted 166 market-rent decisions, compared with 44 in July 2025.
England’s planning framework now gives stronger in-principle support to housing near well-connected train, tram and underground stations. The change concerns planning decisions; individual proposals still need to meet the relevant
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City Hall has announced a £400,000 fund for tenant advice and council training in London. It is intended to help put the Renters’ Rights reforms into practice through advice and
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The average rent agreed for a new tenancy across the UK reached £1,382 a month in August 2026, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. That was 0.9% higher than…
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…
The September decision leaves Bank Rate unchanged. For landlords with a mortgage, the rate on their own loan still depends on its terms and their lender.
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…
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.
A new review route from 26 October lets eligible applicants challenge how agencies responded to persistent antisocial behaviour in England and Wales.
Fleet’s latest barometer reports higher rental yields across England and Wales, with regional differences and a shift towards larger portfolios among its borrowers.
