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On 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the 2025 Act) will abolish assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) and fixed-term assured...

Following my previous blog on 3 February 2026, the Government has now published the official Information Sheet that private landlords in...

After almost a decade, on 17 March 2026, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released the long‑awaited 4th edition of the...

The Housing Ombudsman’s (HOS) updated Compensation Guidance, A New Era for Housing Compensation: Clearer Standards, Fairer Outcomes, was...

Private landlords will be gearing up for 1 May 2026 when the Renters Rights Act (RRA) comes into force.  The Government has just...

The Government has published draft regulations setting out new obligations for private landlords in England to provide assured tenants...

Two months later than originally expected, we now have the Government's decision regarding rent convergence. It has been confirmed that...

The Government has produced further guidance for private landlords on the Renters Rights Act in readiness for the changes that come into...

The Government have now published their roadmap with the dates when the Renters Rights Act will come into force.  Some of the keys dates...

We now know that the Renters' Rights Bill (the Bill) will not be finalised before the summer recess, with the next stage of its...

The Renters Rights Bill has had its almost final consideration in the House of Lords. There have been many amendments proposed and...

Today's Spending Review announcements in respect of the rent settlement are going to be significantly welcomed by the sector. They...