A landmark court ruling has given the Government the green light to continue with its long-promised leasehold reforms. The decision confirms that key elements of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024 — including the abolition of...

There are going to be significant upcoming change to the UK's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) enforcement regime and its direct implications for estate agents and property professionals. The Key Regulatory Shift The government is moving to a single...

UK Parliament has released a briefing which highlights the current state of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England, focusing on housing quality and the government's push for significant reform.  In summary: The Current State of the PRS The...

Here is a summary of the latest UK economic data focusing on the housing market , covering house price movements, mortgage approvals, and construction activity as of August 2025 (Q2 2025 for construction data). House Prices: Growth Slows, Regional...

LAST CHANCE: Government Growth Scheme Replaces RLS and CBILS The Government Growth Scheme (GGS), which has replaced the previous Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), presents what may be the...

As national rents continue their upward climb—rising by nearly £80 a week over the past five years—landlord insurance firm Alan Boswell Group has ranked the UK's rental markets based on affordability, listing availability, and competition. The...

The affordability and supply crisis gripping the UK student accommodation sector is set to be dramatically worsened by the Renters' Rights Bill (RRB), which is expected to force many private student landlords out of the market. A new report from...

In a victory for landlords and market stability, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that the government has no plans to introduce rent controls and believes the measure would be detrimental to both renters and landlords. The clarity...

The financial risks associated with non-compliance with Right to Rent legislation have dramatically increased, following a sharp rise in enforcement activity since late 2024. New Home Office data reveals a massive surge in penalties issued to...

An internal government rift is reportedly holding up the launch of the Warm Homes Plan, with the core disagreement centring on how much financial burden should be placed on landlords to meet new energy efficiency targets. According to reports in...

Former Shelter Chief Executive Polly Neate CBE has been nominated to become a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords by the Independent House of Lords Appointments Commission. Ms. Neate, who stepped down from her role in March this year, was a...

I urge you to read a Message from The Landlord Crusader, who in summary says: The recent parliamentary debate on the Renters' Rights Bill (RRB) highlighted a deeply concerning reality for the Private Rented Sector (PRS): landlords, as a group,...

From 18 November 2025, if you’re a company director or a person with significant control (PSC), you must verify your identity by your due date. The Companies House register will be updated on 18 November 2025 to show the due dates for each role you...

Westminster City Council is implementing a new Selective Property Licensing (SPL) scheme to combat poor housing conditions and anti-social behaviour across most of the city. Detail Summary Start Date 24 November 2025 Scope All privately rented...

Renters’ Rights Bill Resolves Key Conflict with Building Safety Act This is one of the most technical but critical areas where the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) intersects with the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The reforms are designed to resolve a...

The government has published its formal response to the Commons Justice Committee’s report on the work of the County Court. The Committee had delivered a stark assessment, describing the County Court as “a dysfunctional operation that has failed to...

The government has confirmed that landlords will not be required to provide tenant references, following a written question from Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan. Dr Allin-Khan asked whether it would have merits to make it a statutory duty for...

Rising rents and landlord sales are contributing to a surge in homelessness, with landlords selling properties identified as the single biggest reason tenants need council support, according to new government data cited by Shelter. Between April...