Landlord Tax / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Wales Rent & Service Charge Standard 2026–2036: What Social Landlord Limits Mean and What PRS Landlords Should Watch The introduction of the Wales Rent & Service Charge Standard 2026–2036 marks a significant policy step for […]

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

New EPC/Energy Efficiency Rules in Scotland by 2026: What Landlords Must Upgrade to Stay Lettable Scotland is moving towards a low-carbon future, and landlords are now at the centre of these changes. By 2026, new

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Scotland, Recent Landlord News | Latest Landlord news 2025 / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Bill: 2025–2026 Pathway to Zero Direct Emissions Heating Deadlines and Upgrade Priorities for Landlords Scotland is entering a decisive phase in its climate and housing policy with the Heat in Buildings

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Scotland / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Housing (Scotland) Bill Finalised: 2026 Rent Controls, Pets/Decor Rights, and Eviction Delay Powers: A Practical Guide for Scottish Landlords The Housing (Scotland) Bill Finalised: 2026 Rent Controls, Pets/Decor Rights, and Eviction Delay Powers: A Practical

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Commercial Property / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Commercial Leases Shake-Up: Government Move to Ban Upwards-Only Rent Reviews – How 2025–2026 Reforms Affect Rent Reviews and Renewals The commercial property sector in England and Wales is preparing for one of the most significant

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Decent Homes Standard Comes to the Private Rented Sector: 2026 Minimum Standards for England & Wales Landlords The government is introducing the Decent Homes Standard into the private rented sector in 2026. This long-anticipated reform

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Landlord Ombudsman and the New PRS Database in 2026: Redress, Registration, and Compliance Checklist for England & Wales The property rental sector in England and Wales is undergoing a significant transformation in 2026. With the

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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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