Ground rent reforms: What happens next for quid pro quo leases?

Reliance Residential | August 6, 2026

The UK Government’s proposed ground rent reforms could bring significant changes for millions of leaseholders, but one important question remains unresolved: should certain lease arrangements be exempt from the new rules?

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government..

Stamp Duty: Why First-Time Buyers Face a Growing Divide Across England

Reliance Residential | July 28, 2026

Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions many people will make. While saving for a deposit is often the biggest challenge, buyers also need to consider additional costs that come with purchasing a property, including stamp duty. However, the impact..

Calls to Scrap Stamp Duty and Council Tax Put Property Tax Reform Back on the Agenda

Reliance Residential | June 12, 2026

Property tax reform has returned to the spotlight following calls from Centre for London to replace Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Council Tax with a new Proportional Property Tax (PPT).

The proposal forms part of a broader strategy aimed at tackling..

The HHSRS changes on 23 June 2026 – Here is what you need to know

Reliance Residential | June 9, 2026

From 23 June 2026, important updates to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) will come into effect, reshaping how housing hazards are assessed and categorised in England.

While the core standard remains unchanged, homes must still be safe and hazards..

Leasehold reform under pressure: Committee calls for major changes ahead of 2026 Bill

Reliance Residential | June 2, 2026

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has urged significant revisions to the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill before it is introduced to Parliament in autumn 2026.

The recommendations highlight a clear message: reform must now move from principle to delivery.

UK Government shares vision for robust, timely, and granular PRS data

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published a new data collection strategy designed to monitor England’s private rented sector (PRS) and evaluate the long-term impact of the Renters’ Rights Act.

The strategy outlines how information from surveys, local..

How letting agents and property managers can prepare for changes to Section 8

Reliance Residential | September 26, 2025

The long-anticipated Renters Reform Bill is set to bring one of the most significant shifts in the UK rental market in decades: the abolition of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions. Once this change takes effect, landlords and letting agents will no longer..