Across England, the average landlord could see each property lose between £24,286 and £36,429 over a typical ownership period if upkeep is neglected.

New research finds that at the current rate, thousands of private rented homes will not meet the updated requirements of the Decent Homes Standard by the deadline of 2035.

The Decent Homes Standard will be enforced from 2035, three years earlier than Propertymark's preferred 2037 timeline but providing sufficient compliance time.

Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders, explores how the Government’s proposed extension of the Decent Homes Standard to private rentals will establish...

Across all housing types, 14.9% of homes in England are currently below minimum quality standards.

£39bn has been allocated to the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme.

Just 11.6% of London’s rental homes fall below the proposed Decent Homes Standard, the lowest rate in the country.

Much of the Decent Home Standard is open to interpretation, prompting many landlords to feel they are in 'regulation limbo'.