General News Updates
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Section 21 & 8 Notices served before 1 May 2026
While Section 21 evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026, there are some which were served before this date and an important deadline is approaching.
Friday 31 July 20 … more
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New Parliamentary Report: Housing Conditions in the Private Rented Sector
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has recently published its report on housing conditions in the private rented sector.
Read the report
The report examines the prevalence and … more
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What happens next? Ten predictions for student housing after the Renters’ Rights Act
Every few months a member of the DASH team sits down with someone who is shaping, influencing or challenging thinking across the private rented sector.
This time Linda Cobb OBE is joined by Martin … more
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£7,000 fines for Unsafe Properties
Councils can now issue fines of up to £7,000, if landlords are found to have serious hazards in their rented properties.
A recent government press release Crackdown on dangerous rented homes … more
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DASH Conference 2026: Renters' Rights Act 6 months on.
East Midlands 2026 Housing Conference
Six Months On - The Real Impact of Renters’ Rights
Join us for the East Midlands 2026 Housing Conference, taking place at the East Midlands Conference … more
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HMO Conversions in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw have announced that they want to bring a further Article 4 direction for parts of Worksop and Retford.
On 29 May 2026, two Article 4(1) Directions were made to withdraw … more
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Helping Landlords Navigate Change
'RENTING IS CHANGING'
DASH Services are helping Landlords and Agents navigate their way through a new era in renting.
Here is our latest Training Menu designed specifically for Landlords & … more
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New Letting Board Restrictions for Nottingham
On 13 April 2026, new Letting board restrictions came into play within Nottingham City.
This was after the Secretary of State formally approved Nottingham City Council’s application for … more
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EPC Rules - A Handy Guide
From 1 October 2030, the minimum EPC rating for all domestic private rented properties will change from an EPC E to an EPC C.
Landlords whose properties fail to meet this standard will not be able … more
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The 1st May 2026 is Fast Approaching: Are you Ready?
As you can imagine here at DASH Services HQ we are receiving a lot of queries from Landlords & Providers as we near the implementation of the key aspects of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1st& … more