The Renters' Rights Bill will eliminate Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and fixed-term tenancies, requiring landlords to meet new grounds for possession. Court pressures are anticipated, but no reforms are planned. Future webinars will address further legislative updates

The Supreme Court recently published its landmark judgment in the case of Brown (Respondent) -v- Ridley and Another (Appellants) which considered the correct interpretation...

Labour's budget introduces increased Stamp Duty for second homes, £500 million more for affordable housing, reduced Right-to-Buy discounts, SME housing support, and funds for planning, homelessness, and building safety reforms.

The Upper Tribunal ruled that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets cannot recover structural remediation costs from leaseholders via service charges, highlighting limitations in lease maintenance and "sweeper" clauses for such substantial works.

The Housing Ombudsman released its learning from severe maladministration report in April 2024. This report sets out four tests of good communication to help landlords "...

The Crime and Policing bill (‘the Bill') was introduced to House of Commons and had its first reading on 25 February 2025. The second reading is due on 10 March 2025.

Judgment has now been handed down by the High Court in the above case...

In a rare but significant move for the social housing sector, the Regulator of Social Housing (the Regulator) has issued an enforcement notice to a lease-based provider of specialised supported housing.

Few can have missed the Supreme Court's recent judgment that "sex" and "woman" under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) means "biological sex."

The UK Government's support for housing continued at the end of last week, with their announcement of the creation of the National Housing Bank.

The Law Commission (sponsored by HM Treasury) has undertaken a review of the key piece of legislation governing co-operative and community benefit societies in England and Wales...

In January 2025 the Government announced a plan to ‘unleash' artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to deliver systematic change. AI already plays a prominent role in workplaces across a range of sectors...

It is more common than most people might think for companies to appoint external consultants to carry out investigations. For example, if a grievance is submitted against a member of the Board...

As the start of a new tax year approaches there will be an increase to the statutory rates payable for certain employment rights that will apply from April 2025.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal in Carnival PLC v Hunter clarified that the requirement to offer a suitable alternative vacancy during maternity leave does not override a fair redundancy process. Employers must follow the selection process and offer any remaining suitable vacancies if available.

The UK's Listing Rules were replaced by the UK Listing Rules (UKLR) on 29 July 2024, simplifying the framework and removing ‘premium' and ‘standard' listings. Key changes include revised principles for all issuers, enhanced transparency, and new application procedures, impacting bond issuers.

The Government has released its response to the consultation on new requirements under Awaab's Law, including timescales for repairs in the social rented sector.

On Friday 9 May two men were found guilty of criminal damage for felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree and causing damage to Hadrian's Wall which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a World Heritage Site.

On 25 June 2025, the Government laid new electrical safety regulations before parliament, "The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector...

The Renters' Rights Bill, introduced on 11 September 2024, proposes significant changes for landlords and tenants, including abolishing Section 21, ending fixed-term tenancies, introducing a landlord ombudsman, banning rental bidding, and expanding tenant protections. It strengthens local authority enforcement powers and penalties.