2/2/2026 9:06:29 AM Government Publishes Response to the Consultation on Raising Energy Efficiency Standards in the Private Rented Sector By Baljit Basra Nina Dhadwal The Government has now issued its formal response to the consultation Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes (‘the...
1/29/2026 11:57:00 AM Government responds on reformed Decent Homes Standard consultation By Anna Bennett The Government has published its response to the consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard (DHS), which ran from 2 July to 12...
1/27/2026 12:31:05 PM Latest seismic announcements from Government - draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill published and consultation on banning leasehold for new flats commenced By Jonathan Corris Mark Foxcroft “As I have mentioned before, this represents one of the most significant shifts in the living sector and the wider real estate landscape...
1/27/2026 12:01:42 PM Ofgem heat networks regulation begins: Key changes coming into effect on 27 January 2026 By Mark Foxcroft Kris Kelliher Kirsten Taylor From 27 January 2026, Ofgem will begin regulating heat networks across Great Britain. The new framework is implemented under The Heat...
1/26/2026 3:46:39 PM Briefing: New £15bn Warm Homes Plan announced as Government confirms ‘Biggest Home Upgrade Programme in British History’ By Ben Halsey Caroline Mostowfi Jamie Leonard On 20 January 2026, the UK Government published the long‑awaited Warm Homes Plan, setting out a £15 billion national programme to upgrade...
1/23/2026 12:15:48 PM STAIRs Update: Housing Ombudsman consults on its role under STAIRs By Hetal Ruparelia Georgia Maskell On 30 September 2025, the Government published a policy statement on the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs),...
1/22/2026 5:04:50 PM Inquests from an Employment Perspective: How to Manage Issues Arising from Inquests By Narin Masera Melissa Chuttur Charlotte Greatorex In this article, we examine the range of employment considerations and issues that can arise following an unexpected death. What is an...
1/22/2026 2:50:02 PM Renters’ Rights Act: draft Regulations published confirming contents of written statement of terms By Anna Bennett The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published draft regulations which specify the content of the...
12/19/2025 3:50:48 PM Consultation announced: Enhanced protections for homeowners on freehold estates By Kirsten Taylor A new consultation was launched on 18 December 2025 which seeks views, in particular on implementing aspects of Part 5 of the Leasehold...
12/18/2025 2:20:18 PM Higher-Risk Building Definition Anti-Climax By Mark London Lee Russell Currently, the definition of a higher-risk building (HRB) is any building that is: at least 18 metres in height, or at least 7...
12/16/2025 12:13:46 PM Welsh Language Standards (Registered Social Landlords) Regulations By Jonathan Bowen The Welsh Language Standards were created by the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (‘the Measure’) and this gives official status to...
12/11/2025 10:39:59 AM STAIRs Update: Regulator Consults on Consumer Standards changes By Hetal Ruparelia Samantha Grix Narin Masera Georgia Maskell +1 more... Show less As previously reported, on 30 September 2025 the Government published its consultation outcome and response on (1) the proposed Social...