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Cladding Funding for Buildings Under 11 Metres: Applications Closed
The England application window closed on 9 October 2026. Existing applications remain subject to eligibility and risk assessment.
Originally published 15/10/2026Section 106 Housing: Who Can Use the Clearing Service?
An England-wide service connects eligible housing organisations with available affordable homes. Here is who can register and what to check.
Originally published 15/10/2026Awaab's Law Explained: A Guide for Private Landlords
What private landlords in England need to know about the Awaab’s Law consultation, existing repair duties and practical preparation. Reviewed in October 2026.
Originally published 13/10/202615 Practical Tips for Managing an HMO
Fifteen practical checks for HMO landlords in England, from licensing and realistic budgets to maintenance, resident communication and organised records.
Originally published 12/10/2026A Complete HMO Guide for Landlords
A practical guide to HMO licensing, planning, room sizes, safety and running costs in England, with a checklist to help landlords prepare for shared-house letting.
Originally published 12/10/2026The HMO Landlord’s Guide to Reducing Void Periods
A practical process for managing empty HMO rooms: track delays, prepare handovers, improve listings and budget for vacancies without relying on promised returns.
Originally published 12/10/2026HMO Council Tax in England: Checking Who Is Liable
Separate the property’s council-tax classification from its letting arrangements before deciding who should receive the bill.
Originally published 12/10/2026Student Lets: Check the Timing Before Taking a Holding Deposit
Separate an early reservation from the conditions governing student possession in England.
Originally published 12/10/2026Beyond Mortgage Rates: Understanding Affordability
A first-time buyer’s guide to comparing mortgage costs, planning a household budget and allowing for fees, maintenance and changes in circumstances.
Originally published 08/10/2026Preparing Your Rental Property for Winter Weather
A practical winter checklist for rental properties, covering maintenance, vulnerable pipes, emergency contacts, flood information and insurance checks.
Originally published 05/10/2026Your First Home: What the September 2026 Announcement Confirmed
An explanation of the announced England equity-loan scheme, with proposed terms clearly separated from details still to be confirmed.
Originally published 29/09/2026England’s Rental Register and Ombudsman: Two Separate Changes
Separate the planned rental-property register from the later landlord ombudsman, and prepare the right records for each.
Originally published 24/09/2026Landlord Responsibilities in England: Organise the Evidence
Build a property-specific record of safety, tenancy and financial responsibilities.
Originally published 23/09/2026Preparing to Buy a Property at Auction
Understand the auction method, documents and funding requirements before placing a bid.
Originally published 23/09/2026Derry City and Strabane: Read House Prices and Rents on Their Own Terms
A dated ONS overview, with the different geographic coverage of prices and rents explained.
Originally published 22/09/2026Reading Property Market Data Critically
Check what a statistic measures before using it to compare properties or locations.
Originally published 22/09/2026Lease Assignments and the Covenants Act 1995: Questions to Resolve
Check who remains responsible before transferring a lease or landlord’s interest.
Originally published 22/09/2026Purplebricks: Compare the Service Before the Headline Fee
Questions to ask about the quoted fee, included service and sale arrangements.
Originally published 22/09/2026Improvement Notices: Act on the Requirements and Deadlines
A practical response to a housing improvement notice in England.
Originally published 20/09/2026Oxford Home Buying: Define the Budget Before the Search
A practical framework for comparing Oxford properties without relying on postcode rankings.
Originally published 20/09/2026Leeds Property Searches: Compare Flats and Houses Carefully
Use property-type evidence before judging a low asking price.
Originally published 20/09/2026Buying in Liverpool: Build a Comparable Property Shortlist
A dated market reference and a practical way to compare Liverpool homes.
Originally published 20/09/2026Buying Around Cambridge: Compare Location and Travel Costs
Build a Cambridge-area shortlist that accounts for more than the asking price.
Originally published 20/09/2026Cardiff Property Budgets: Start with Comparable Homes
Separate the citywide benchmark from the costs and condition of an individual property.
Originally published 20/09/2026