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Domestic abuse protections strengthened in Social Housing Bill
Survivors could gain stronger rights to remain in their social home while their abuser is removed under new proposals in the Social Housing Bill, which aims to protect social housing stock in England, support investment, and improve security for tenants. The Bill is progressing through the parliamentary process and could become law in the first half of 2027.
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EV charging plans could change how agents handle requests
Tenants and leaseholders in England could gain a clearer route to installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points under ‘ability to charge’ proposals, which aim to make permissions quicker and more consistent. A new UK Government consultation focuses on homes with off-street parking, including rented, leasehold, and shared ownership properties.