News Updates

IHT Gift Insurance: Protecting UK Landlords’ Family Assets During the Seven-Year Rule Summary: UK landlords making lifetime gifts of property or shares face a seven-year

Decent Homes Standard Extended to Private Rented Sector: What UK Landlords Need to Know Summary: The UK government is set to extend the Decent Homes

National Strategy Proposed to Tackle England’s 300,000 Empty Homes Summary: A coalition of 25 housing organisations has urged the UK government to introduce a national

Government Revises Student Possession Notice Period to Four Months for Landlords Summary: The UK government has revised the possession notice requirements for student tenancies under

Tenancy Deposit Scheme’s Impact on Dispute Resolution and Deposit Protection in the UK Summary: The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) reports having protected over £2.45 billion

Council to Introduce £1,000 Fee for Selective Licensing in Grimsby’s East Marsh Summary: North East Lincolnshire Council is set to launch a selective licensing scheme

Renters Flock to Commuter Towns Amid Rising City Rent Prices Summary: Demand for rental properties in commuter towns such as Esher and Kilmarnock has surged

Marriage and Civil Partnerships: Essential Inheritance Tax Planning for UK Landlords Summary: UK landlords with significant property portfolios should be aware that marriage or civil

Reassessing Airbnb Hosting: Key Legal Changes UK Landlords Must Know Summary: As the Renters Rights Act 2025 approaches implementation, UK landlords and Airbnb hosts need

Reform UK Promises to Repeal Renters’ Rights Act, Sparking Debate Among UK Landlords and Advocates Summary: Reform UK has pledged to scrap the Renters’ Rights