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Anonymous reports of energy theft have skyrocketed by 62% since 2021, Crimestoppers’ figures reveal.  In 2023 alone, the charity received 11,552 reports...

Despite several fires in rented properties, the government is proposing to double the maximum legal power of e-bikes. A Department of Transport...

New guidance has been launched on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals, and how to report any...

Renters are being placed at unnecessary risk due to a delay in reforms that would allegedly give them greater protection, it’s...

Private rental properties are now “far safer” than before thanks to recent legislation, according to the charity Electrical Safety First. Since five-year...

A reminder has gone to landlords about new electrical safety standards that come into effect for existing tenancies in a week’s...

Electrical Safety First is calling for the introduction of mandatory electrical safety checks as part of the Scottish government’s plan to...

Buy-to-let landlords in England must now ensure that electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in...

Many private landlords like to give Christmas cards to their tenants and some are even generous gift-givers, but are you?  Research shows...

BTL landlords should take note of the fact that the festive postal deadline is rapidly approaching, with Thursday 20th December the...

Plans to introduce new tougher electrical safety standards in the private rented sector aimed at protecting tenants by reducing the risk...

A charity claims there is a blind spot in the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 coming into force next month.  Electrical...

Landlords and letting agents of student accommodation are putting their tenants’ lives at risk by failing to fix serious safety hazards,...