General News Updates
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New Letting Board Restrictions for Nottingham
On 13 April 2026, new Letting board restrictions came into play within Nottingham City.
This was after the Secretary of State formally approved Nottingham City Council’s application for … more
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EPC Rules - A Handy Guide
From 1 October 2030, the minimum EPC rating for all domestic private rented properties will change from an EPC E to an EPC C.
Landlords whose properties fail to meet this standard will not be able … more
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DASH Conference 2026: Renters' Rights Act 6 months on.
Today marks a major turning point for landlords & their businesses, as key provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act come into force.
From today (1st May 2026) fixed-term ASTs are replaced by … more
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The 1st May 2026 is Fast Approaching: Are you Ready?
As you can imagine here at DASH Services HQ we are receiving a lot of queries from Landlords & Providers as we near the implementation of the key aspects of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1st& … more
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2026 Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Survey
A new survey is aiming to capture the views of small businesses and entrepreneurs across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire (D2N2) to inform how enterprise support is delivered … more
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DASH launch of our new Basic Building Construction and Common Defects Training Course
DASH Services are excited to announce the launch of our new Basic Building Construction and Common Defects Training Course from DASH Services.
This course has been developed to support the ‘ … more
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Renting is Changing – In Derby & Nationally for all
Derby City Council is asking for your views on the proposed Private Landlords’ Charter, while also preparing for major changes coming into force under the Renters’ Rights Act from 1 May. … more
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DASH Services and Partnersmith CIC announce collaboration to support PocketBite
DASH Services and Partnersmith CIC are pleased to announce a new partnership to support PocketBite, a practical, shared solution for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
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Tackling Antisocial Behaviour Under the Renters Rights Act 2025 - What private landlords and managing agents can learn from Scotland’s experience
At the recent DASH conference, which Green and Burton ASB Associates were proud to sponsor, partner Janine Green took to the stage to explore what the Renters Rights Act will mean for the private … more
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Navigating Housing Conditions and Tenant Rights: Reflections from the NRLA Panel by Charlotte Vale
In November, I joined a panel at the 2025 National Residential Landlords Association conference. I had the pleasure of speaking alongside Linda Cobb OBE, Principal Manager at DASH and Juliet … more