by Martin Thomas | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The government has just published 24 pieces of guidance – see links below. This follows the announcement that the implementation date for phase 1 will be 1 May 2026 and just goes to show what a complex piece of legislation this is! From 1 May, existing...
by Martin Thomas | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
The government has announced that the Renters’ Rights Act will come into effect on 1 May 2026. The government has provided a roadmap – see link below. Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Implementation roadmap – GOV.UK
by Martin Thomas | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
AWAAB’s Law has just been enacted by the government. So named after the 2 year child in Rochdale that died as a result of the terrible living conditions his family was subjected to by the local social housing provider. As the Minister said, everyone deserves...
by Martin Thomas | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
At 7.40pm on Monday 27 October 2025 a new chapter in renting in England and Wales began. There is, as yet, no implementation date for the measures contained within the legislation but it is anticipated that there could be a delay on up to 6 months despite the calls...
by Martin Thomas | Jun 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
A date has been announced for the House of Lords Report Stage and it’s 1 July. The Lords don’t appear to be especially at odds with the Commons so the third reading in the Lords is expected to take place the same day, before the bill returns to the House...
by Martin Thomas | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
A group of around 40 letting agents and landlords are starting legal action against Leicester City Council to fight the proposed £1,290 licensing fee, which they describe as “unreasonably extortionate”, for a selective licensing scheme. Property118...
