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Labour unveils new consultation to extend the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS
Student landlords have an opportunity to offer their views on a new Labour consultation to extend the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) to the private rented sector…
5 min read·4 July 2025
Lords allow student evictions in smaller properties under the Renters' Rights Bill
Peers have clashed over several amendments to the Renters' Rights Bill , particularly those aimed at the retention of fixed-term tenancies and grounds for…
5 min read·4 July 2025
Only 9% of landlords agree with their media portrayal – Landbay survey
Landlords have never agreed with how they are depicted in the media but recently their disapproval has only worsened. In 2019, 19% told the Landbay survey that…
3 min read·4 July 2025
Top UK university accommodation rankings for 2026 revealed
Edge Hill University has secured the top spot in the 2026 student accommodation league tables released by Uni Compare. The platform's rankings, derived from…
4 min read·30 June 2025
£1.25m lottery boost for students to help deliver greener student homes
The National Lottery's Climate Action Fund has handed £1.25 million to a student group to help bridge a vital gap for students moving to higher education…
4 min read·30 June 2025
PBSA development face possible bans in Edinburgh
As more and more students flood to Edinburgh, new projects for private student halls are constantly being approved. PBSA News says that over 20,000 currently…
3 min read·30 June 2025