by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
National Housing Union for Tenants to launch in 2026. Campaigners are preparing to launch a national housing union this year, saying it will give social and private renters, and leaseholders, the strength to challenge poor conditions and rising rents. Suzanne Muna,...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
A landlord has been banned from renting out residential properties for two years following a ruling by a tribunal. Durham County Council said it applied for the banning order after Kamran Adil repeatedly put vulnerable tenants at risk by failing to ensure minimum...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
Havering Council is to launch new extended selective and additional licensing schemes in March – and is hiking fees for both. The London borough is replacing its selective scheme which ends in January and only covered Brooklands and Romford Town wards. The new...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 3, 2026 | Open News
In a recent published article, the Telegraph warns that New Zealand and Portugal are rowing back on tough landlord policies after seeing buy-to-let investors exit the market – a move experts say offers a stark warning for the UK as Labour pushes ahead with its...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 3, 2026 | Open News
The Daily Telegraph has published and article commencing with the statement “This is going to be a bleak year for landlords and the rental sector” The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and warns that landlords face a triple threat in...
