News Desk
Here you will find a selection of articles covering the latest industry news for the Private Rented Sector as well as some of our own thought provoking articles! Feel free to share any articles that you find interesting.
By Home Safe on 2 October 2025
Peterborough City Council has appointed Home Safe as its delivery partner for its new Additional Licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation, following approval by Cabinet members on Thursday, 2 October. The scheme will launch in January 2026 and run for five years.
By Home Safe on 29 September 2025
Home Safe appointed delivery partner for North Lincolnshire Council’s selective licensing scheme
North Lincolnshire Council has appointed Home Safe to support the delivery of its new selective licensing scheme, which covers designated areas of Scunthorpe.
By Home Safe on 25 September 2025
Thousands of property inspections helping drive up housing standards in Peterborough
Thousands of property inspections in Peterborough have already uncovered and resolved hazards, improving safety across the city’s private rented homes.
By Home Safe on 28 May 2025
Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Consultation: What Comes Next?
The Supported Housing Consultation has closed, paving the way for stronger oversight. Local authorities now have a chance to raise standards, if backed by inspections, clear guidance, and effective enforcement.
By Wayne Frost on 7 April 2025
What I’ve seen as a Property Inspector and why it matters
Thousands of inspections expose severe, recurring safety hazards in rented homes. This firsthand account highlights the critical role of proactive inspections in enforcing standards and safeguarding tenants.
By Harry Ulaeto on 3 April 2025
Billionaire landlord hit with £263,000 worth of Rent Repayment Orders
A group of tenants in East London has won a historic £263,000 Rent Repayment Order (RRO) against a billionaire landlord who was operating two buildings as unlicensed HMOs, marking the UK’s largest-ever RRO.
By Home Safe on 31 March 2025
What the supported housing consultation could mean for local authorities
As the government consults on the future regulation of supported housing, we take a closer look at what the proposals could mean for local authorities and those who live in supported housing.
By Home Safe on 3 March 2025
The roof hasn’t been fixed, and now the storm is coming
Local government reorganisation alone won’t fix funding shortfalls. Councils need stable, long-term funding to deliver essential services and respond to local needs as Colin Noble, Partnership Consultant and former Leader and Finance Cabinet Member for Suffolk County Council explains.
By Harry Ulaeto on 20 February 2025
The administration of property licensing presents significant challenges for local authorities. Processing high application volumes, managing incomplete submissions, and ensuring compliance demand substantial resources, often diverting attention from strategic enforcement. Find out how Home Safe has redefined the licensing process to optimise resource allocation.
By Harry Ulaeto on 10 February 2025
Prevention, protection, and accountability - A clear case for property inspections in the PRS
With reports that over 26,000 babies and toddlers were hospitalised last year due to lung conditions likely caused by damp and mould, Harry Ulaeto explores how property inspections help local authorities identify hazards, enforce standards and protect tenants' health.