Reports that the Chancellor is considering rent control measures, including a possible one-year rent freeze in England, have added another layer of uncertainty for private landlords already preparing for major…
Government guidance on rental discrimination has been updated as the Renters’ Rights Act rules now apply in England. For landlords, the practical point is straightforward: decisions about enquiries, viewings and…
The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a future change for landlords in England. The government says the first major phase came into force on 1 May 2026, including the…
Landlords in England have another post-commencement document to add to their checklist. GOV.UK updated its possession action guidance on 1 May 2026, the same date the first major phase of…
New analysis reported by Property Industry Eye suggests that a large number of previously rented homes are still being brought to the sales market. For landlords, the point is not…
Landlords now have a new GOV.UK route for checking private rented sector energy standards exemptions and penalties, after the government published a new “view private rented sector energy standards exemptions”…
Government planning guidance on build to rent has been updated, with a fresh revision to the section on affordable private rent. For most small landlords this is not a day-to-day…
The refreshed government guidance on damp and mould is a timely reminder that private landlords should act urgently, fix underlying causes, keep records and follow up after remedial work.
OZEV has changed landlord EV chargepoint grants from 1 April 2026, with a higher per-socket rate, a new application platform, closed schemes and claim deadlines that matter for landlords planning installations.
A new Housing Ombudsman hazards report highlights missed early warning signs, weak repair records, void-standard problems and slow responses on heating, water and other serious issues.
HMRC has updated several pieces of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax guidance just days before the new regime starts for the first group of landlords on 6 April 2026.…
Fresh Ministry of Justice figures suggest that the landlord possession route is not getting any quicker, even as the number of new claims has eased back. For landlords, that matters…