General News Updates
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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
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Nottingham City Council licensing Scheme Webinar - watch now
Our Nottingham City Council licensing Scheme Webinar was recorded on 19th October 2023, and provided an update to landlords on the new Selective and Additional Licensing schemes that will commence in … more
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What does the new fire door regulation mean for social landlords?
The requirement to have quarterly checks on fire doors in communal areas and annual checks on entrance doors in buildings taller than 11 metres came into force in January.
The law is part of the … more
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NCC - Licensing Scheme Update:
Selective Licensing Scheme Update:The second Selective Licensing scheme has received official approval and is set to commence on December 1st, 2023. If you already hold a current Selective … more