Millions of Renters to Receive Crucial Landlord Letter Ahead of New Rights Act Monday, March 23, 2026 renters landlords tenancy eviction rentersrightsact housing tenants legislation evictionban security Millions of renters in England are about to receive important letters from their landlords as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on May 1. This landmark legislation introduces major reforms designed to improve tenant … Read More
How UK Households Can Boost Their Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £20,070 with the Rent a Room Scheme Sunday, March 22, 2026 uk housing tax allowance rent income hmrc personal scheme accommodation UK households have a valuable opportunity to increase their tax-free income by utilising the HMRC Rent a Room scheme. This government-backed initiative allows homeowners and tenants with spare rooms to earn up to £7,500 per … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Birmingham Tower Plans Amid Fears of Unsuitable Student Housing Surplus Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham housing student accommodation development planning inflation viability tower council The approval of plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation tower in Birmingham has raised alarms about the possibility of an oversupply of unsuitable housing in the city centre. The development, set to provide 506 … Read More
Dudley Council Sells £14m Worth of Homes Deemed 'Too Shabby to Repair' Thursday, March 19, 2026 dudley housing council properties repair scrutiny assets investment tenants maintenance Dudley Council has generated nearly £14 million by selling 195 empty homes classified as too costly to repair. A report presented at the Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 19 detailed the council’s process … Read More
Birmingham's Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association Reversal Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More
Two New DWP Bonus Payments Launching in April to Support Low-Income Households Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dwp crisis resilience fund support lowincome emergency councils benefits housing Starting in April, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce two new bonus payments as part of a wider financial support scheme for low-income households in England. At the heart of this initiative is the … Read More