Property Licensing News & Updates

In 2018 the UK introduced minimum room sizes for HMO properties to increase standards in the private rented sector. Here’s everything you need to know.

Property licensing continues to be a massive pain point for landlords and property managers, maybe unsurprisingly so considering the uncertainty around who needs a licence, and who is responsible for…

●   Complylex announces an exciting partnership with Kamma, which enables their customers to access Kamma’s licensing compliance services ●   Agents can now get all of their licensing and property compliance…

At Kamma we care about cutting through the noise and giving you the latest news and updates on property licensing. Each month, we give you a full rundown of the…

Last year we reported that a new property licensing scheme or consultation was launched, on average, every 8 days across the country, with data suggesting a continued push in licensing…

Leading referencing platform, Veri-Check, launches licensing solution with Kamma that makes agents money, saves them time, and offers peace of mind Veri-Check announces an exciting partnership with Kamma, which enables…

Selling a business is never easy, and often means running the process to attract and negotiate with a buyer whilst still running the company to ensure it maintains it’s value.…

It is no secret that the letting agent market can be extremely competitive, as agents face enormous pressure to continually compete against their rivals on the same high street and…

In an era of historical low interest rates, lenders have been looking to innovation to drive revenue, with the number of new BTL mortgage products on the market at an…

●  Kamma to boost Purplebricks’ letting service with a best-in-class tech solution for agents and landlords helping them stay up-to-date with changing regulations and guaranteeing compliance ●      Partnership highlights…

The Croydon licensing scheme rejection sends a clear message to local authorities. Earlier this month, Croydon Council was dealt a heavy blow by the Secretary of State of Housing, Robert…

“Kamma has revolutionised the way we work” We recently sat down with Ellie Donaghy, Head of Lettings at Andrews Property Group, to hear what she had to say about her…

In the recent open letter to the Housing Secretary, there are only two clauses that matter… Earlier this month 51 organisations, including the Lettings Industry Council and the Institute of…

Updated July 2026: figures reflect the Renters Rights Act, in force since 1 May 2026. For current requirements see our borough licensing guides. The growing compliance burden There is no…

HMO Article 4 directions are a legal means through which a council can require property owners to obtain planning permission when converting single homes or residential properties (C3 use class)…