Black mould is more than an unpleasant sight in homes; it can have serious implications for both health and property integrity. For landlords, property managers, social housing providers and tenants alike, black mould health issues are a growing concern. The introduction of Awaab’s Law in the social housing sector and recently announced plans to extend this legislation to the private rented sector further emphasises the importance of identifying and resolving mould issues quickly - they can, quite literally, be a matter of life and death. 

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the first Labour budget of their premiership, representing a significant shift toward addressing both economic challenges and fostering growth throughout the UK. Despite many concerns over how this budget would tackle the £22 billion deficit in public finances, this was a budget revolving largely around investment, with the UK property market receiving plenty of attention in Reeves’ budget. This budget introduces a range of measures aimed at revitalising housing quality, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting the property sector. Here, we examine the main takeaways and their implications for social housing providers, private landlords, and property investors.

On October 22, 2024, ResiSure was honoured to be part of the Housing Forum National Conference, held at the prestigious Royal College of Physicians in Regent’s Park, London. As a leading event […]

This week there have been a number of updates to damp and mould legislation and guidance that directly impact landlords across the PRS and social housing sectors, including new guidelines from the Property Ombudsman and the extension of Awaab’s Law to private rental properties. With 29% of UK properties having some form of damp or mould problem, the issue has long been at the forefront of property management challenges, and here at ResiSure we welcome these changes to improve the quality of housing across the UK. Here’s what you may have missed…