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Read    16/03/2026

Reform UK and the Renters’ Rights Act: Abolition, Red Tape and the Future of Rental Reform

Reform UK has pledged to abolish the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) if it wins the next general election, describing the legislation as “well-intentioned” but damaging to rental supply. Deputy leader Richard Tice argues that removing Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and ti...

Read    25/02/2026

Ground Rent Reform and the Shift in Leasehold Dynamics

The government’s decision to cap ground rents on existing leasehold homes at £250 per year marks a significant moment in the evolution of leasehold policy in England and Wales. Combined with the effective removal of ground rents on new developments and a longer-term ...

Read    28/01/2026

The Warm Homes Plan: Ambition, Affordability and the Reality of Delivery

The government’s new Warm Homes Plan is positioned as the largest public investment to upgrade homes in British history. With £15 billion of public funding committed by this Parliament, and an ambition to leverage £38 billion in total investment, the plan aims to upg...

Read    23/01/2026

Leasehold Reform and Ground Rents: Are We Misunderstanding the Role of the Freeholder?

After a series of lengthy delays, the subject of leasehold reform has once again become a battleground for the Labour government, with a renewed focus on capping ground rents and reducing the relevance of freeholders. The political argument that Angela Raynor MP, put...

Read    22/01/2026

Ministry of Housing Communities & Local Government: Modifying Planning Obligations

Dear Paul,As you know, the government is absolutely committed to delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation as well as strengthening the existing developer contributions system. With those commitments in mind, I am writing ...

Read    15/01/2026

Inability and Indecision: How the Government is Failing to Address the Housing Crisis

The government’s letter of 15/01/26 to the Planning Inspectorate on modifying planning obligations is positioned as a pragmatic response to a housing market under strain. It recognises what much of the property sector has been experiencing for some time: viability ha...

Read    15/01/2026

How Rent Controls in the UK Limit Rental Growth and Increase Housing Costs

Rent controls are often positioned as a solution to housing affordability challenges (where rents rise and become an unreasonable proportion of disposable income). By implementing caps on residential rents, policymakers aim to protect tenants from sudden increases an...

Read    12/01/2026

Build to Rent: The Key to Solving the UK Housing Crisis in 2026 and Beyond

Build to Rent is becoming essential to solving the UK housing crisis. Explore why BTR must replace lost BTL supply and how policy reform can unlock delivery in 2026.As we enter 2026, the UK housing market stands at a critical juncture. Despite the Government’s promis...

Read    08/01/2026

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s really changing and what landlords need to do before May 2026

On 27 October 2025 the Renters’ Rights Act became law and the Government’s implementation roadmap suggests a 1st May 2026 switch-on for the new regime.This Act (previously known as the Renters Reform Bill) is one of the most significant shifts in the private rented s...

Read    12/12/2025

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