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Landlord possession claims rose in England and Wales in the second quarter of 2026, while warrants and repossessions fell. The Ministry of Justice recorded 23,635 claims, compared with 22,352 a…
England’s planned register for short-term and holiday lets is expected to be fully operational by March 2027, according to an update following a parliamentary response. The announcement gives a target…
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…
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…
English councils carried out 91,620 housing-hazard inspections across 2023/24 and 2024/25, up from 85,326 in the previous two years, according to NRLA data. Separate figures covering 285 councils showed almost…
The government announced plans on 15 July 2026 to introduce further leasehold protections as soon as possible from 2027. They concern service-charge information, building records and dispute costs, and are…
Updated Right to Rent material for England sets out changes connected with the October 2026 code. It covers fair checks and the treatment of different ways applicants can prove their…
Homelet PMS Ltd paid a £15,000 civil penalty following enforcement by Medway Council over client money protection, according to Property Industry Eye. The report said a council inspection found the…
Five property businesses were expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme after failing to pay compensation awards, according to a report published on 18 June 2026. The complaints involved property sourcing,…
Research commissioned by SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust found that landlords use a mixture of official websites, newsletters, forums and word of mouth to understand their responsibilities. The findings highlight how…
New fundamental terms were added to many occupation contracts in Wales from 1 June 2026. They address discrimination connected with benefits and children. The update also required attention to the…
England’s Renters’ Rights reforms began in phases, with the first changes taking effect on 1 May 2026. This June report explains the initial tenancy changes, the information deadline and the…