Propertymark is urging the Government to use the Budget to review property taxation across the housing market, with particular focus on the cumulative burden on private landlords and the effects of Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax and related charges. It also calls for more practical support for energy-efficiency improvements and for Local Housing Allowance to better reflect local rents.
The National Residential Landlords Association has urged the Chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to support the private rented sector through tax reform, higher housing benefit rates and measures to encourage investment in new rental homes. The statement also calls for targeted support to help landlords meet energy efficiency targets ahead of the October 2030 deadline.
The Government is consulting on proposals to give tenants and leaseholders stronger rights to request EV charging points, citing barriers created by landlord or freeholder approval processes. The article also notes industry criticism that refusals are not a widespread problem and that existing grants already support installation in flats and rented homes.
Houseprice.AI analysis suggests around 161,000 privately rented homes in England may be unable to reach EPC band C even if all recommended improvements are carried out. The article also highlights that 53% of private rented homes are currently below band C, with a smaller but significant number already below the legal minimum band E.
The Regulator of Social Housing’s Sector Risk Profile 2026 highlights a challenging operating environment for social landlords, with ongoing pressure to invest in existing homes while also delivering new supply. It points to heightened expectations around building safety, energy efficiency, consumer standards and financial resilience, alongside growing cyber, data and operational resilience risks.
The Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest Sector Risk Profile, warning that social landlords face growing financial, operational and delivery pressures. The report says boards and councillors need strong strategic leadership to balance investment in existing homes, compliance with safety and energy standards, and the need to deliver new affordable housing.
The Environment Agency has updated its Climate Change Agreements Operations Manual to reflect the launch of a new CCA scheme in January 2026. The revisions include new target methodology, facility-level reporting, updated compliance and eligibility review processes, revised reporting tools, and removal of outdated guidance and templates.
Stretford Grammar School is consulting on plans for a new campus on its Green Belt site in Stretford, with a planning application expected later this autumn. The scheme, backed by the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme, would replace the existing estate with a new 84,500 sq ft teaching block and associated sports and outdoor facilities, targeting completion in summer 2029.
