Right to Rent consultation opens on anti-discrimination rules: what landlords should watch
Landlords in England have a short new deadline to keep an eye on. The Home Office has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the statutory code…
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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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Possession notices around 1 May 2026: what landlords in England should check now
Fresh GOV.UK guidance has clarified a point many landlords in England will want straight in their heads before the Renters’ Rights changes start on 1 May…
Residential PEEPs rules start today: what landlords in taller buildings should check
New Residential PEEPs duties have come into force in England today, 6 April 2026, and they matter for landlords connected to taller residential buildings.
Damp and mould guidance refreshed: what landlords should check now
The government refreshed its damp and mould guidance for rented housing providers on 1 April. The latest change is not a brand-new legal regime…
EV chargepoint grant changes from 1 April: what landlords should check now
Landlords looking at EV charging provision have a new set of dates and rules to work with from today. The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has changed…
Housing hazards report: the warning signs landlords should not miss
A new Housing Ombudsman report on hazards is a useful reminder that serious property issues do not always arrive as one dramatic event.
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…