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The affordability and supply crisis gripping the UK student accommodation sector is set to be dramatically worsened by the Renters' Rights Bill (RRB), which is expected to force many private student landlords out of the market. A new report from real estate firm...

In a victory for landlords and market stability, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that the government has no plans to introduce rent controls and believes the measure would be detrimental to both renters and landlords. The clarity comes in response to...

The financial risks associated with non-compliance with Right to Rent legislation have dramatically increased, following a sharp rise in enforcement activity since late 2024. New Home Office data reveals a massive surge in penalties issued to landlords and letting...

An internal government rift is reportedly holding up the launch of the Warm Homes Plan, with the core disagreement centring on how much financial burden should be placed on landlords to meet new energy efficiency targets. According to reports in The Times, officials...

Former Shelter Chief Executive Polly Neate CBE has been nominated to become a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords by the Independent House of Lords Appointments Commission. Ms. Neate, who stepped down from her role in March this year, was a highly influential and...

I urge you to read a Message from The Landlord Crusader, who in summary says: The recent parliamentary debate on the Renters' Rights Bill (RRB) highlighted a deeply concerning reality for the Private Rented Sector (PRS): landlords, as a group, appear to have been...

From 18 November 2025, if you’re a company director or a person with significant control (PSC), you must verify your identity by your due date. The Companies House register will be updated on 18 November 2025 to show the due dates for each role you hold. Who and When...

Westminster City Council is implementing a new Selective Property Licensing (SPL) scheme to combat poor housing conditions and anti-social behaviour across most of the city. Detail Summary Start Date 24 November 2025 Scope All privately rented properties in 15 of the...

Renters’ Rights Bill Resolves Key Conflict with Building Safety Act This is one of the most technical but critical areas where the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) intersects with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The reforms are designed to resolve a serious legal...

The government has published its formal response to the Commons Justice Committee’s report on the work of the County Court. The Committee had delivered a stark assessment, describing the County Court as “a dysfunctional operation that has failed to adequately deliver...