Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
From 1 May 2026, landlords and letting agents across England will have a new legal obligation to provide tenants with detailed information about their rights under the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act. This landmark legislation introduces significant changes to the rental sector, including the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, and aims to enhance security and […]
Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
From 1 May 2026, landlords and letting agents across England will be legally required to provide tenants with a new official information sheet outlining the key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act. This legislation marks the most significant reform to private renting in a generation, affecting 11 million renters and reshaping landlord-tenant relationships. Overview […]
Council first to get top consumer upgrade
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has announced a significant milestone for Guildford Borough Council, which has become the first local authority to upgrade its consumer rating from C3 to C1 since the introduction of new consumer standards in April 2024. This development reflects the council’s commitment to improving tenant services and housing quality following […]
Council first to get top consumer upgrade
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has announced a significant milestone with Guildford Borough Council becoming the first local authority to upgrade its consumer grading from C3 to C1 under the new consumer standards introduced in April 2024. This development highlights the council’s progress in meeting the expected standards for social housing tenants. Guildford Borough […]
Latest fire remediation survey published by RSH
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has released its latest findings on fire safety remediation in social housing buildings over 11 metres tall. The report highlights progress and ongoing challenges in addressing life-critical fire safety defects, particularly those related to external wall systems. Survey Overview and Key Findings The data, collected through the Fire Safety […]
Latest fire remediation survey published by RSH
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has released its latest survey findings on fire safety remediation in social housing buildings over 11 metres tall. The report highlights ongoing progress and challenges in addressing life-critical fire safety defects, particularly those related to external wall systems. Survey Overview and Key Findings The data, collected between 12 December […]
24) The risks that don’t show up on a spreadsheet
Landlords often have a firm grasp of the financial aspects of their property portfolios, tracking key figures such as values, borrowing, loan-to-value ratios, rental income, and expenses. While these numbers provide a clear and reassuring picture of performance, there are important risks and factors that spreadsheets alone cannot capture. What spreadsheets reveal <pA well-maintained spreadsheet […]
24) The risks that don’t show up on a spreadsheet
Landlords often rely heavily on spreadsheets to monitor the financial health of their property portfolios. These tools effectively track values, borrowing, loan-to-value ratios, rental income, and expenses, providing a clear and reassuring overview. However, not all risks associated with property investment are visible in these numbers. What spreadsheets reveal <pA well-maintained property schedule offers landlords […]
24) The risks that don’t show up on a spreadsheet
Landlords often rely heavily on spreadsheets to monitor the financial health of their property portfolios, tracking values, borrowing levels, loan-to-value ratios, rental income, and expenses. While these figures provide a clear and reassuring overview of performance, they do not capture all the risks inherent in managing a property portfolio. What spreadsheets reveal A well-maintained property […]
Multi-AST deposit penalty claim — advanced rent defence?
A private landlord is contesting a substantial tenancy deposit penalty claim in the County Court, Bromley, arguing that payments labelled as deposits were in fact advance rent. The case raises important questions about the characterisation of tenancy payments and the application of recent legal precedents affecting multiple assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs). Background to the Case […]
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