Insights

One of the outcomes of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is the introduction of mandatory ID verification for company directors, persons with significant control (PSCs) and individuals filing returns on behalf of a company.

Key steps to maximise recovery and avoid underclaims.

The Renters' Rights Bill (Bill) promises to transform the private rented sector (PRS), with tenants set to receive significant new protections. For lenders with exposure to residential investment portfolios, these reforms raise important risks and operational considerations.

The Renter's Rights Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords on 21 July 2025 and is now back with the House of Commons for consideration of the Lords' amendments.  It is expected that the Commons will review those amendments on 8 September 2025.  The Government is keen to see this bill receive Royal Assent as soon as possible.

Join our practical training on subject access requests for the education and charity sectors, delivered in person and online, to build confidence, reduce workload and ensure compliance with the latest legal changes.

On 11 July 2025 the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government ('MHCLG') published its response to a consultation in which it posed a series of questions primarily directed at leaseholders, managing agents, landlords and freeholders in relation to insurance commission and permitted insurance fees.