by peter littlewood | Nov 4, 2025 | Open News
Medway Council is consulting on proposals that could see all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within several wards require a licence, regardless of property size. If approved, the new scheme would significantly widen the scope of landlord regulation across the...
by peter littlewood | Oct 30, 2025 | Open News
The Employment Rights Bill has entered its final parliamentary tussle after the House of Lords rejected several key government proposals, sending the legislation back to the House of Commons for further debate. The Bill had reached one of its last stages — the...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | featured article, Open News
The Renters’ Rights Bill officially became law after receiving Royal Assent today, marking the most significant shake-up to private renting since the Housing Act 1988. Now known as the Renters’ Rights Act, the legislation will usher in a new era for tenants and...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
A new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme has come into effect in Southampton, targeting three and four-bedroom Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This new scheme has significant implications for landlords in the area and introduces new administrative requirements and...
by peter littlewood | Oct 27, 2025 | Open News
The government is introducing reforms to environmental regulations, aiming to accelerate housebuilding by cutting down on administrative delays related to environmental permits. Reducing Waiting Times for Permits Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy announced the...
