What Is The Meaning of Fair Wear and Tear?
Understanding what fair wear and tear means is crucial for both landlords and residents. In this guide, we’ll explain what counts as fair wear and tear and how to tell it apart from damage.
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How to Protect Your Property During Heatwaves
The UK is getting hotter. Met Office figures show that the number of days with temperatures 10 degrees above average quadrupled in the last 10 years. In this article we look at how landlords can protect their properties during these heatwaves.
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Social Housing Investment: Why Money Isn’t Everything
The government has announced a budget of £39 billion to build new homes under the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP).We look at why money alone may not be enough to solve the sector’s problems.
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Renters Rights Bill 2025: When Will Extensive Reforms Become Law?
The Renters Rights Bill has been progressing through Parliament at pace and looks set to get Royal Assent later this year.
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Kate Davies CBE FRICS joins the Board of digital repair firm EVO
Former Notting Hill Genesis CEO, Kate Davies, joins the mission to revolutionise repairs and maintenance through digital technology and innovation.
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Social Housing UK: Families Locked Out of Affordable Homes for Generations
Social housing is meant to provide safety, security and stability for those who need it most. But right now, waiting lists are so overstretched that hundreds of thousands of families are being left in limbo, with some facing waits longer than a lifetime.
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The UK Housing Crisis: Causes, Impact, and Solutions
This article explores what has caused the UK housing crisis, what impact it is having and what is being done about it.
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How Long Do Landlords Have to Fix Problems in the UK?
Speed matters when it comes to repairs on rented properties. But for busy landlords managing hundreds or even thousands of properties, it can be hard to prioritise repairs. In this article we explore how long landlords have to fix these problems.
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Renters Rights Bill: How Are Labour’s Plans For Private Rented Housing Different?
The Renters Rights Bill will reform the private rented housing sector. In this article, we look at how it differs from the Renters Reform Bill.
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How To Set Up A Housing Association Repairs And Maintenance Policy
It’s important to effectively manage the repairs and maintenance of your rental properties. We explain how you can create a policy that will benefit both you and your tenants.
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What Is The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill aims to strike a fairer balance between the rights of freeholders and leaseholders. This article summarises the bill, along with its legislative progress.
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Case Study: EVO and B&D Reside
Michael Westbrook, managing director at B&D Reside, explains the importance of a digital repairs and maintenance approach. Inside Housing then looks at how a pilot in Barking and Dagenham with B&D Reside and tech business EVO improved response times and transparency
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