Tenant Sanctions Checks: How New UK Regulations Will Affect Rental Applications
From 14th May 2025, tenant sanctions checks will become a formal part of the UK rental process. Under updated financial sanctions regulations, letting agents must screen all prospective tenants against the UK Sanctions List before a tenancy can proceed.
This change applies to every applicant—UK residents and overseas arrivals alike. For many, the process will feel similar to Right to Rent checks. But this time, it’s not about immigration—it’s about financial compliance and legal obligations.
Let’s break down what this means and what you’ll need to prepare.
Does Global Mobility Have a Future?
Global mobility is not only surviving—it’s evolving, and the businesses that master it will win the next decade. In our experience, the future of global mobility is defined by opportunity, complexity, and a pinch of pragmatic ingenuity. If you’re an HR manager, a talent acquisition leader, or a senior executive looking to attract the world’s best, right now you’re probably asking, “Does global mobility have a future?” The answer is a resounding yes—but it’s not the future you might expect.
English Rental Market: What Employee Relocation Needs to Know in 2025
The English rental market is entering a new chapter—and not one you can skim over. With employee relocation budgets already feeling the squeeze, 2025 is stacking up to be a year of sharper planning, greater nuance, and even more creative housing strategies. So what’s really going on, and what does it mean for companies relocating talent to the UK?
Here’s the reality: rental supply is up, but so are costs. Legislation is changing, affordability is wobbling, and regional variation remains as dramatic as ever. For relocation professionals and HR decision-makers, this all amounts to one thing: it’s time to adapt.
Reverse Culture Shock: The Unexpected Challenges of Repatriation
Reverse culture shock is a challenging and unanticipated adjustment that employees frequently experience when they return home from an overseas assignment. This concept, less talked about than its counterpart (the well-known culture shock of moving abroad), is a hidden challenge for repatriates, one that can go unnoticed by employers and HR teams. In this article, we’ll explore the complexities of repatriation, the key issues that often get overlooked, and how companies can help employees through this transition.