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The latest government announcements on renting, landlords and home buying in England.
GOV.UK · 30 October 2026
Faster planning decisions as new rules and AI tackle delays
Homeowners and small businesses to get quicker answers as new rules put expert officers in charge of straightforward applications
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GOV.UK · 27 October 2026
More people protected as government acts to make more homes safe
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced new proposals to help more <mark>leaseholders</mark> at risk of high bills to fix serious building and fire safety defects.
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GOV.UK · 26 October 2026
Respect orders launch: targeting antisocial behaviour
Perpetrators of antisocial behaviour could be hit with tougher restrictions as new respect orders come into force across England and Wales today.
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GOV.UK · 20 October 2026
Domestic abusers face eviction as survivors gain housing rights
New law will help remove abusers from social homes while survivors keep their tenancy
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GOV.UK · 14 October 2026
Major milestone reached in ending building safety crisis
Major milestone in government’s mission to fix the building safety crisis, as the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill is introduced to Parliament.
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GOV.UK · 8 October 2026
Clampdown on dangerous homes to protect more tenants and families
…Private <mark>renters</mark> are next to benefit from the protections of Awaab's Law. A government consultation is now open, looking at how to implement these new rights.…
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GOV.UK · 6 October 2026
Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser appointed to improve building safety
New Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser appointed to provide expert, independent advice on building safety and regulatory reform.
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GOV.UK · 29 September 2026
Government goes further to protect leaseholders
Leaseholders will be given more rights and better protections under new rules, the government can confirm today.
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GOV.UK · 10 September 2026
Government publishes reports on improving building safety
New reports have been published today on government's progress to improve building safety and deliver the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report recommendations.
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GOV.UK · 9 September 2026
Housing and Planning Minister speech at Housing Community Summit
The Housing and Planning Minister's speech at the Housing Community Summit 2026.
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GOV.UK · 9 September 2026
Stronger protections and greater confidence for renters
All landlords must sign up to new, simple ‘Register your rental property’ service as it rolls out across the country.
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GOV.UK · 30 July 2026
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS): Case studies
Case studies (previously referred to as worked examples) demonstrating how the HHSRS assessment process works.
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Headlines from GOV.UK (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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What the changes mean for you
- The Renters' Rights Act: what landlords need to know
- Birmingham selective licensing explained
- EPC rules for landlords: today's minimum and the 2030 target
- Awaab's Law and repairs: what private landlords should expect
- Deposits and tenant fees: what tenants can be charged
- Renting from 1 May 2026: what changed for tenants
- Gas, electrical and alarm safety: a landlord checklist
- The new landlord database: how to get ready
- Making Tax Digital for landlords: who it applies to and when
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