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Government consultation leaves key details of Awaab’s Law unresolved The government has launched a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector but many important aspects remain undecided, including scope and response times

Landlord fined £28,500 after damp and mould left disabled child in unsafe home A landlord in Durham has been fined £28,500 following serious hazards in a property housing a mother and her disabled child, including

Cardiff council proposes extension of additional HMO licensing scheme Cardiff council plans to renew its Additional HMO Licensing Scheme in Plasnewydd for five more years, aiming to improve housing standards and tenant safety in smaller

Stoke-on-Trent imposes city-wide Article 4 Direction on HMOs Stoke-on-Trent City Council has introduced a city-wide Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development rights for small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), requiring planning permission for future conversions.

Government launches detailed consultation on Awaab’s Law extension The government has issued a 64-question consultation seeking views on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector and certain licensed accommodations. The consultation closes in mid-December

Private rental households in England forecast to rise by 500,000 by 2035 The UK government projects the private rented sector in England will grow by approximately 500,000 households over the next decade, reaching over 5.3

Experienced agency professionals join The Property Ombudsman board The Property Ombudsman has appointed two seasoned industry veterans as Non-Executive Directors to its board, bringing extensive expertise in residential lettings, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance to

Private renters face longer tenancies and limited housing choices New research reveals that private renters in England are increasingly staying longer in their homes, with many feeling unable to move despite wanting to, highlighting a

Tenant demand rises following Renters Rights Act implementation Tenant demand across England increased in the third quarter of 2026, with over 31% of rental listings already secured by tenants, reflecting resilience in the rental market

Cambridge Building Society launches Rent to Home scheme for renters The Cambridge Building Society has opened applications for its Rent to Home initiative, allowing renters to reclaim up to 70% of their rent as a