RECENT LEGISLATION / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Renters’ Rights Bill 2026: Abolition of Section 21 and the Shift to Periodic Tenancies The Renters’ Rights Bill 2026 represents one of the most significant reforms to landlord and tenant law in England for decades. […]

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Commercial Property, Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

COVID-Era Commercial Rent Arrears: The UK Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 and Scotland’s Divergent Approach The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant disruption to the commercial property sector across the United Kingdom. Government-imposed lockdowns, trading restrictions, and

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Landlord Tax / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates) – 2025/26 Measures Non-domestic rates, more commonly known as business rates, remain one of the most significant costs for commercial property occupiers and landlords in the UK. The 2025/26 financial year

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Heat in Buildings Bill (Revised Proposals 2025): Towards a 2045 Target The UK Government has announced revised proposals for the Heat in Buildings Bill (2025), an ambitious piece of legislation aimed at setting a clear

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Scotland / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Housing (Scotland) Bill (Session 6): Final Stages and Key Reforms The Housing (Scotland) Bill (Session 6), introduced on 26 March 2024 and expected to reach its final stages in September 2025, marks one of the

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Private Landlord Registration – Statutory Duty to Register and Fit-and-Proper Criteria Reinforced (2025 Guidance) Private landlord registration remains a cornerstone of the regulatory framework governing the rental sector in Scotland. The statutory duty to register

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Short-Term Lets Licensing Host/Operator Licensing Regime in Force; National Guidance Updated 2024–2025 Short-term lets have become a significant feature of the UK and Scottish rental landscape, driven by platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. While these

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Repairing Standard New Requirements Live from 1 March 2024 The Repairing Standard in Scotland has undergone significant reform, with new requirements taking effect from 1 March 2024 under amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.

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Scotland / September 26, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 – Temporary Rent Cap and Eviction Moratorium The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 was a landmark piece of emergency legislation introduced by the Scottish

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BLA Wales / August 29, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

First-Time Landlords in Wales: Registration, Screening, and Legal Basics (With Rent Smart Wales Checklist) Becoming a landlord for the first time in Wales is an exciting prospect, but it also comes with significant legal responsibilities.

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