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...
by Martin Thomas | Apr 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Just a reminder that you don’t have long to let the government know your views on their proposals to hike minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for properties in the private rented sector. The consultation ends on 2 May – this coming Friday. HAVE...
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...
