Build to rent guidance updated: what landlords should know
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…
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New grounds for possession guidance: what landlords should check before 1 May
Landlords in England have been given new GOV.UK guidance on the grounds for possession that will apply from 1 May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act. That matters because, once…
Councils get extra rogue landlord funding: why landlords should pay attention before 1 May
Landlords in England have a fresh reason to tighten up their paperwork and processes before 1 May 2026. The government has announced more than £41 million in additional funding for…
Room rents are flat, but supply growth is slowing: why landlords should watch the signals
Room rents across the UK may look stable on the surface, but the latest SpareRoom figures suggest landlords should not treat that as a sign the market has become comfortable.…
Rents outside London are flat for the quarter: what landlords should take from Rightmove’s latest figures
Advertised rents outside London did not rise between the end of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Rightmove figures, a shift that would have looked…
Landlord sell-offs have slowed, but rental stock is still shrinking: what the latest data means
The latest market data suggests one of the biggest recent pressures in the private rented sector may be easing slightly. According to TwentyCi figures reported this week, the share of…
Damp and mould guidance refreshed: what landlords should check now
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.
EV chargepoint grant changes from 1 April: what landlords should check now
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.
Housing hazards report: the warning signs landlords should not miss
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.
Making Tax Digital rules sharpened for landlords: what to check before 6 April 2026
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.…
Landlord possession cases are taking longer: what to check before Section 21 ends
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…
Renters’ Rights information sheet and new tenancy forms: what landlords should check before May
Landlords in England have been given another practical reminder that the Renters’ Rights changes are now close enough to affect day-to-day admin, not just long-term planning. The government has published…