The Labour Party has decisively ruled out granting regional mayors, including London’s Sadiq Khan, the power to impose rent controls. This comes amidst ongoing debates over how to address the UK's housing crisis, particularly the skyrocketing rents in cities like London.
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by Patrick Garratt - 16th August 2024 The new prime minister Rishi Sunak brought back Mr Gove as the secretary of state for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities as part of his recent cabinet reshuffle.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st November 2022 The Renters' Reform White Paper published by the government last month will have serious consequences for landlords and tenants, particularly in the student market.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 16th September 2022 Birmingham City Council are currently consulting on whether or not to bring in additional licencing in the city and have announced two virtual consultation events where members of the community can ask questions and give comment.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th August 2022 
The Government is proposing to update legislation about carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors which will include requirements for landlords to provide and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in any room used as living accommodation where a fixed combustion appliance is used. (gas boilers included, gas cookers not included).
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th January 2022 
Five-yearly electrical safety checks are on their way. What can landlords with student property expect? Ben Holdnall has read the legislation. Here are his thoughts.
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A new amendment to energy efficiency regulations means landlords now have to pay towards bring substandard rented properties up to spec. Plus, some exemptions have also been removed. Ben Holdnall explains all...
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The Housing Complaints Resolution Service will make it a legal requirement for landlords to join or face a fine of £5,000.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th January 2019 
The tenant fee ban will start on 1st June 2019. Here's what landlords with student property need to know about this mammoth change in the private rented sector.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 21st January 2019 
On 20th December 2018 The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) bill gained Royal Assent. The new law requires both private and social landlords to provide tenants with residential properties that are fit for human habitation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 7th January 2019 