New Guidance for Members on Recontracting Practice

The National Code has released new guidance for members on agreements for 2026/27 made before 1st May 2026 and “re-contracting” practices Read more

New Guidance for Members on the Renters Rights Act

New guidance for members of the Non-Educational Code related to the Renters Rights Act is now available Read more

New Non-Educational Code Approved by Government

The ANUK/Unipol National Code for the private sector has been approved by Government Read more

Meningitis Outbreak

A list of the symptoms to be aware of. Read more

Three Key Issues Linked to the Renters’ Rights Act for Members to Consider Now

The National Codes Director highlights three issues linked to the Renters’ Rights Act for Members to consider now Read more

National Code News Update

An update on the upcoming commencement of the Renters Rights Act, the timescale for the introduction of the revised Non-Educational Code & a roadmap for a strategic approach to the development of the Codes. Read more

Changes to the Non-Educational Code: A Summary

A summary of the changes to the Non-Educational Code, and further information on timescales for next steps and implementation. Read more

Suicide Prevention Guidance Available

A set of resources is being shared by the National Code to aid providers in their approach to handling instances of suicide. Read more

The Renters Rights Act - The Transitional Phase

Further details are available for members of the National Code detailing the transitional arrangements for tenancies under the act. Read more

Renters Rights Update: How will members of the Code be treated under the Renters Rights Act?

Further detail has been provided on how members of the Code will be treated under the Renters Rights Act Read more

Consultation on the Non-Educational Code

The Non-Educational Code is being reviewed ahead of the implementation of the Renters' Rights Bill. Read more

National Codes Student Experience Conference Round Up

The National Codes Student Experience Conference took place on Thursday 27th February at Cutlers Hall in Sheffield. Read more

MHCLG Annual Report 2024

The final version of the annual report, covering the period August 1st 2023 to July 31st 2024 has been issued and a copy included. Read more

Code Review Consultation Delay

The launch of the consultation has been delayed, pending confirmation from MHCLG regarding specified status. Read more

Renters' Rights Bill: National Code Members' Update

This proposed legislation will have significant impact on the PBSA sector as a whole and National Code members in particular. Read more

Unipol Launch 'Priced out? The Accommodation Costs Survey 2024: London Edition'

Unipol and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) have launched the latest specialist edition of the Accommodation Costs Survey, focused solely on the London PBSA market. Read more

Licensing Fees: Exemptions and Discounts

A list of which local authorities currently either exempt or discount National Code Members from licensing fees Read more

The Developing Renters’ Rights Bill and Engagement with the National Codes

An update for members of the National Code and the implications of the Bill Read more

The Renters’ Rights Bill and Consequences for Student Housing: Briefing on the Second Reading of the Bill

Unipol has produced a briefing on the second reading of the Bill Read more

Revised Educational Establishment Code Operational

The revised Code, which received Government approval on September 5th 2024, becomes operational from Tuesday 15th October, but the existing Code also continues to be approved until January 15th 2025 Read more

Renters' Rights Bill Webinar

Unipol hosted a webinar regarding the upcoming legislation, featuring Hilary Crook of Hatch Legal. Read more

HMO Licensing - Getting It Right: Revisited

In June 2023 the National Codes contacted all members reminding them of their legal obligation to apply for any HMO licensing scheme that applied to their buildings. Read more

The Renters’ Rights Bill

On 11th September the Government published its new Renter’s Rights Bill, which replaces the previous Renters’ (Reform) Bill. Read more

Choosing Student Accommodation After Clearing?

Find advice from the National Code on searching for accommodation after clearing Read more