Councils are telling you how they’ll pay for enforcement and you should listen
The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) has been in effect for over five weeks, marking a significant shift in how local councils in England approach enforcement of landlord compliance. Recent disclosures from councils reveal that enforcement activities are increasingly being funded through fines imposed on landlords, signalling a new financial model that landlords and letting agents […]
Stuck between a rock and a hard place when selling a tenanted property?
The abolition of Section 21 notices on 1 May 2026 has significantly altered the landscape for UK landlords seeking to sell tenanted properties. With the removal of this no-fault eviction route, many landlords now face complex challenges when attempting to regain possession or sell properties with sitting tenants. Understanding the implications of this change and […]
Consultation on changes to the TI&A Standard
Recent updates from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) have concluded a consultation on amendments to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability (TI&A) Standard, including the introduction of a new Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) focused on electrical safety checks. These changes reflect evolving government directives aimed at enhancing landlord accountability and tenant safety, with significant implications […]
Standard: Tenant Satisfaction Measures – Technical requirements
The Regulator of Social Housing has updated its Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) technical requirements, which set out the standards all registered providers of social housing in England must follow when collecting and reporting tenant satisfaction data. These measures aim to enhance transparency and accountability in social housing by ensuring consistent reporting on key aspects of […]
Decision: Decision Statements
The Regulator of Social Housing has published a series of decision statements summarising responses to consultations on key regulatory topics since 2019. These documents provide important insights into the regulator’s policy direction and decisions affecting social housing providers, with implications for landlords, letting agents, and property professionals operating within England’s rental sector. Overview of Decision […]
RSH finalises requirements for electrical safety checks TSM
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has finalised and published the Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) for electrical safety checks, marking a significant development in social housing regulation in England. From the 2026/27 reporting year, large social housing landlords will be required to report on electrical safety compliance, reinforcing the ongoing commitment to tenant safety and […]
What recent Trustpilot reviews reveal about the challenges landlords are facing
Recent feedback from landlords shared through Trustpilot reviews highlights the growing complexity and uncertainty many face in managing rental property portfolios. Changes in taxation, increased regulation, and rising borrowing costs have prompted landlords to seek clearer guidance and a broader perspective on their investment strategies. These insights are particularly relevant for UK landlords and letting […]
Decision: Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council’s latest regulatory judgement, published by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) on 10 June 2026, provides an updated assessment of how effectively the council is meeting the required regulatory standards. This evaluation is significant for landlords, letting agents, and property professionals as it reflects the council’s compliance with housing regulations and its […]
Decision: Cobalt Housing Limited
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has issued its latest regulatory judgement on Cobalt Housing Limited, providing an updated assessment of the landlord’s compliance with social housing regulatory standards. This ongoing evaluation, most recently updated on 10 June 2026, offers valuable insight for landlords and letting agents into how regulatory expectations are applied and monitored […]
Decision: Grainger Trust Limited
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published its latest regulatory judgement on Grainger Trust Limited, a for-profit registered provider operating within a larger corporate group. This update, issued on 10 June 2026, offers an assessment of how well Grainger Trust Limited meets the regulatory standards set for social housing providers in England. The judgement […]
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