General News Updates
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Right to Rent fines to increase
Further to recent updates and communications you have received, the Home Office has published the Code of Practice for the Right to rent Scheme, which will come into force on the 13 February … more
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Do you let property in Manchester?
DASH Services has been involved in helping The Greater Landlord Combine authority with their all-encompassing Good Landlord Charter
It is the first of its kind to accept landlords from ALL tenures … more
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The Impact Assessment for the Renters (Reform) Bill
The Impact Assessment for the Renters (Reform) Bill has been published.
Estimated cost to landlords is £10 per property per annum.
Thank you to David Smith from JMW Solictor's for … more
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10 Cities Student Rental Survey Results
Unipol Student Homes has been working on a national survey of rental costs in purpose built accommodation.
Unipol knew that inflation and high interest rates were driving rental increases, and … more
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Damp & Mould Guidance
The Government has released guidance on understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould.
There are 4 main legal standards that relate to damp and mould in private rented homes: … more
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DASH Scheme Manual Review 2023
** Consultation now ended ** New scheme Manual goes live 1st December 2023 - DASH Services - Scheme Manual - 1st Dec 2023
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DASH Landlord Accreditation is always … more
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Published Draft Right to Rent Landlords' Code of Practice
The Home Office has published a draft code of practice on right to rent, which sets out the prescribed checks that landlords should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event … more
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Update to the Renters (Reform) Bill Nov 2023
The Government has confirmed it will NOT axe section 21 ‘no fault’ repossessions until improvements have been made to the courts.
It has also confirmed it WILL introduce new ground for … more
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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS): Review outcomes and next steps
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RHE Global drew our attention to the latest policy paper published by the Department for Levelling-up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) 7th September 2023, setting out the key … more
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Government announces changes to Renters Reform plans Oct '23
Here is the Government response to a report by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on Reforming the Private Rented Sector published on 20th Oct 2023 Reforming the Private Rented … more