DASH has found that landlords are exposing themselves to significant  risks from fines and invalidated insurance, through not acting on their obligations – particularly in fire and … more

The exciting new service is being led by the University’s former Private Sector Accommodation Officer, Madie Patel, who has over 20 years’ experience working in the Northampton student … more

Rogue landlords can be banned from renting homes under new rules brought in by the Government's Housing and Planning Bill.

New legislation also includes plans for the creation of database of … more

The East Midlands housing market has changed rapidly in recent years with massive growth in private renting, a stagnant home ownership market and a shrinking supply of affordable homes.

Since the … more

Welfare reforms, the growth of the private rented sector, the spiralling costs of renting and the shortage of affordable homes mean that hundreds renters are being threatened with eviction each year. … more

The proportion of all repossession claims that have to be resolved by bailiffs in the last 12 months has shot up to 40%, compared to just 25% in the same period 5 years ago according to recent … more

From 25 May 2016, the statutory code of practice has been updated. Landlords must follow the revised version from now on.

Since being enforced in February 2016, the controversial right to rent … more

In 2015 the summer budget announced changes to the tax laws which affected landlords.   Allowable expenses from rental income were restricted for landlords from April 2016.

All … more