The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation (7 February – 2 May 2025) on radical changes to the way energy efficiency is assessed in the private rented sector. If implemented, landlords will need to meet new energy performance standards before they can...
Licensing regulations are becoming increasingly widespread, and they may apply to your rental property even if you don’t expect them to. Many local councils, particularly in London, now enforce Selective Licensing, which means all rental properties not just HMOs may...
The UK rental market is facing an ongoing crisis as landlords continue to sell off properties, exacerbating an already severe housing shortage. New research highlights the growing struggles of private sector tenants, with rental demand surging while available housing...
The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation on radical proposals to overhaul Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private rented sector. If implemented, these changes would require landlords to meet new energy efficiency standards, using updated...
The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) is set to bring the biggest changes to the rental market in over 30 years. If you’re a landlord, here’s what you need to know. There are key changes coming outlined below; ❌ End of Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ Evictions...
Landlords have the discretion to choose tenants provided they do not violate discrimination rules. Under these rules certain “protected characteristics” such as age, sex and pregnancy or maternity leave are safeguarded against discrimination. When...
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