Rent in advance guidance updated: what landlords should check now
Landlords in England should take note of updated government guidance on asking for rent in advance.
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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.
Rental discrimination guidance updated: what landlords should check now
Government guidance on rental discrimination has been updated as the Renters’ Rights Act rules now apply in England. For landlords, the practical point…
MEES exemptions register moves to new service: what landlords should check
Landlords now have a new GOV.UK route for checking private rented sector energy standards exemptions and penalties.
Buy-to-let retreat: what landlords should watch as more former rentals hit the market
New analysis reported by Property Industry Eye suggests that a large number of previously rented homes are still being brought to the sales market.
Possession guidance updated after Section 21 ends: what landlords should check
Landlords in England have another post-commencement document to add to their checklist. GOV.UK updated its possession action guidance on 1 May 2026…
Renters’ Rights Act now in force: what landlords should check today
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…
Multiple hazards and damp: what landlords should check now
A fresh Housing Ombudsman case is a useful reminder that damp and mould complaints rarely sit in isolation. Where a property has several hazards at once…
Reported rent freeze talks: what landlords should watch now
Reports that the Chancellor is considering rent control measures, including a possible one-year rent freeze in England.
HMRC warning on hybrid partnership property schemes: what landlords should know
HMRC has renewed its warning about a property tax arrangement promoted to some landlords through hybrid partnerships.
Void checks and damp records: what landlords should learn from a fresh Ombudsman case
Landlords do not need to read every Housing Ombudsman case in detail, but a fresh wider-order case published on 23 April is worth a look because it turns…
Renters’ Rights information sheet accessible formats: what landlords should check now
Landlords in England have a small but practical new detail to add to their Renters’ Rights paperwork checks. The government has now published alternative…