Fact sheet: Landlord Registration Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014

Two separate investigations in Camden and Mansfield involving unlicensed Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) led to sanctions for landlords and agents. West Northamptonshire is the latest council to announce a crackdown on unregulated and poorly managed properties.

On 1 April 2019, the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 comes into force and landlords must have a valid licence for each HMO they own.

Property agents throughout the UK are transforming unclaimed client funds into opportunities by donating to the Propertymark Trust, supporting industry professionals in accessing wellbeing services and earning industry-recognised qualifications.

The UK rental market is on the brink of major reform, with the Act aiming to strengthen tenant protections and modernise the private rented sector. A central measure is the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, expected to come into effect once the legislation is fully implemented. Propertymark Industry Supplier, Alan Boswell Group, explains how this change will significantly alter how landlords manage risk, making rent guarantee insurance (RGI) increasingly valuable as a safety net.