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.
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England’s new external-wall fire appraisal guidance: what landlords should know
New government guidance explains when a fire risk appraisal of external walls may be needed for a block of flats in England and what building owners, landlords and managing agents…
England building safety update: nine more Grenfell recommendations completed
The government has published two new reports on building safety in England, including its latest account of progress against the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations. The update, published on…
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: England social housing date set for November
The government has set 30 November 2026 as the start of Awaab’s Law Phase 2 for social housing landlords in England. It extends the response-time rules to more serious housing
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Building safety assessments: changes for resident-managed buildings
The Building Safety Regulator has described changes to its assessment approach for higher-risk residential buildings, with particular attention to resident-led management. Building owners and managers can use the announcement to
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Lincoln landlord fined over unsafe HMO conditions
A landlord pleaded guilty to seven HMO management offences after an investigation by City of Lincoln Council. Property Industry Eye reported a £4,000 fine, £2,000 in costs and an £800
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Roof leaks: lessons from Housing Ombudsman cases
The Housing Ombudsman has reported on the disruption caused by unresolved roof leaks in social housing. The cases show why finding the cause, completing repairs and keeping residents informed need
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Overheating in rental homes: concerns about office conversions
Zurich UK has raised concerns about overheating in homes converted from offices. Property Industry Eye reported that applications for office-to-residential conversions in England rose from 1,025 in 2022 to 1,623
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England’s HHSRS guide explains housing hazards
The government refreshed its Housing Health and Safety Rating System guide for landlords and agents on 23 June 2026. HHSRS is used to assess risks to people’s health and safety
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England introduces penalties of up to £7,000 for serious housing hazards
The government announced a power for English councils to issue penalties of up to £7,000 when landlords fail to address serious hazards in private rented homes. The announcement gave 22
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Pest complaints prompt changes at two social landlords
Housing Ombudsman cases involving Guinness Partnership and Hammersmith and Fulham have led to changes in how the social landlords handle pests. The complaints included repeated treatment, delays and serious effects
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England social landlords get an electrical-safety reporting measure
The Regulator of Social Housing has added an electrical-safety measure to the information registered social housing providers in England must report. The announcement does not create a reporting duty for
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