What the latest Property118 survey results means for mortgage lenders: fewer landlords, different behaviour
The latest findings from the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey for the first quarter of 2026 reveal a significant shift in landlord behaviour that is set to impact mortgage lenders operating in the buy-to-let sector. Rather than focusing on growth and expansion, many landlords are now prioritising portfolio management and optimisation. Changing Landlord Behaviour Mortgage lenders […]
Regulator of Social Housing publishes the Rent Standard 2026
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published the Rent Standard 2026, setting out the framework for rent policy applicable to social landlords from 1 April 2026. This update follows the government’s revised policy statement on rents for social housing, published on 28 January 2026, which directs the regulator to implement a rent standard aligned […]
Regulator of Social Housing finds very serious failings at Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council has been issued a C4 grading by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) following a planned inspection that uncovered significant failings in the management and upkeep of its social housing stock. The regulator’s findings highlight serious concerns about the council’s ability to meet required standards and protect tenant interests. Inspection reveals critical […]
Fair consideration of requests to have a pet in social housing
A recent ministerial letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, co-signed by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, emphasises the importance of social landlords fairly considering tenants’ requests to keep pets in social housing. Published on 12 February 2026, the letter serves as a reminder to landlords to maintain clear and accessible pet policies […]
Fair consideration of requests to have a pet in social housing
A recent ministerial letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, co-signed by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, has emphasised the importance of social landlords in England fairly considering tenants’ requests to keep pets. Published on 12 February 2026, the letter serves as a reminder to social housing providers to maintain clear and accessible […]
Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme
Homes England has launched the bidding process for its Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026-2036, a significant government initiative aimed at accelerating the delivery of social rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership homes across England. This ten-year programme forms a central part of the government’s £39 billion investment to boost social and affordable housing, […]
Homes England opens bidding for ten year Social and Affordable Homes Programme
Homes England has launched the bidding process for its Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026-2036, a significant government initiative aimed at delivering a substantial increase in social and affordable housing across England. This ten-year programme is backed by at least £27 billion in funding, forming part of a wider £39 billion investment to address […]
Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards
Three local councils have been found to fall short of the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) consumer standards following recent inspections, highlighting significant concerns about tenant safety, property condition, and service delivery. The findings, published on 25 February 2026, reveal serious failings at Runnymede Borough Council, City of London Corporation, and Rugby Borough Council, prompting […]
Three councils fail to meet RSH’s consumer standards
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published new regulatory judgements revealing that three local councils have failed to meet the required consumer standards. Runnymede Borough Council received the lowest consumer grading of C4, while City of London Corporation and Rugby Borough Council were both rated C3. These findings highlight significant concerns about the delivery […]
Developers selected to transform two former hotbeds of Sheffield industry into thriving new neighbourhoods with up to 1,300 new homes
Two significant brownfield sites in Sheffield, once central to the city’s industrial heritage, are set to be transformed into vibrant new neighbourhoods featuring up to 1,300 homes. The developments at Furnace Hill and Neepsend will combine residential, affordable, and build-to-rent properties alongside green spaces and improved transport links, marking a major step in Sheffield’s urban […]
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