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...
1/22/2026 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...
12/16/2025 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...
11/26/2025 9:32:49 AM Preparing for Heat Network Regulation: Timelines, Obligations, and Next Steps By Kris Kelliher Jonathan Jarvis Understand the UK’s new heat network regulations, phased from 2025 to 2028, and what they mean for operators, landlords, and developers....
11/14/2025 10:25:40 AM Renters' Rights Act Implementation Timeline is now live By Anna Bennett The Implementation timeline for the Renters' Rights Act ('RRA') has now been released and confirms the RRA will be introduced in three...
11/14/2025 9:07:28 AM Renters' Rights Act: Shared Ownership changes By Jatinder Bhamber Ronnie Pumfrey The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA), which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, introduces significant changes to the legal framework...
11/4/2025 1:18:07 PM The CQC Consultation: 'Better Regulation, Better Care'. By Charlotte Greatorex On 16 October 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) opened the ‘Better regulation, better care’ Consultation (the Consultation). The...