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 | 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...
by Martin Thomas | Feb 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The government’s consultation on EPC standards will mean that new tenancies will have to meet “C” rating by 2028 instead of the previous understanding of 2030. The latter date will only apply to historic tenancies so that by 2030, ALL tenancies will...
