HMRC has now confirmed that the introduction date for MTD will be 1 April (funny that!) 2026 but don’t hold your breath. Landlords with a turnover greater than £50,000 will have to join the scheme and from 1 April 2027, that threshold comes down to £30,000. The postponement is apparently due to government IT problems – a familiar story!
£40,000 fine for HHSRS infringements coming from 23 June
New rules are coming in from 23 June relating to the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) which could result in fines of £40,000. The NRLA points out that while the existing standards remain in place, there are new enforcement and penalty rules. From later...
