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The Renters Rights Act 2025 marks a massive regulatory shift for the private rented sector, but are local authorities equipped to enforce it? Property litigation solicitor Dee Karatay explores the unintended consequences of the legislation. From smaller landlords exiting the market to an expansion of local enforcement powers without ring-fenced central funding, this piece highlights why matching legislative ambition with actual public sector resources is critical to avoiding

Council spending on temporary accommodation has soared to £2.8bn annually, leaving many local authorities under immense financial strain. Kim Grievson and Hannah Velani explore the human and economic costs of this crisis and highlight innovative modular and "eco pod" solutions being pioneered across the UK.