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The Renters' Rights Bill: How Professional Inventories Replace the Security of Section 21

The safety net is coming down. After 1 May 2026, Section 21 evictions: the landlord's nuclear option for ending tenancies without providing a reason: will be completely abolished under the Renters' Rights Bill. For decades, this legislative backstop...

Protecting Social Housing Assets: The Role of Detailed Condition Reports

Social housing providers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to asset management. Unlike private landlords managing a handful of properties, housing associations and local authorities often oversee portfolios numbering in the thousands. Each dwelling...

Why 'Independent' Matters: The Legal Weight of Third-Party Inventory Clerks in 2026

Here's a scenario you've probably heard before: a landlord completes their own check-in inventory, fills in their own checkout report, and then submits a deposit deduction claim based on documents they've personally authored. When the tenant...

Why Smartphone Photos Aren't Enough: The Case for Professional High-Def Reporting

It seems logical enough. Your smartphone has a decent camera, the lighting looks fine, and you need to document your rental property before tenants move in. A few quick snaps, a folder on your laptop, and you're done. Job sorted. Except it isn't. When...