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July Members Briefing: A Summary

A summary of the briefing held in July 2026 is now available to view

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Chair of Audit Panel Steps Down

Claire Baxter, the Chair of the National Codes Audit Panel has stepped down after 6 years in the post.

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New Event: The Renters' Rights Act: What PBSA Providers Need to Know

Unipol Traiming has opened booking for a brand new training event for PBSA providers on understanding the Renters' Rights Act.

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Auditing Members Websites & Complaints Procedures

The National Code is working to ensure all members comply with our website and complaints procedure requirments.

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Understanding Training Needs in the Student Accommodation Sector

The National Code has commissioned a consultant to undertake some scoping research and make recommendations regarding the development of new and innovative training programmes and events in student accommodation

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Opportunity: National Codes Seeking New Independent Chair of the Audit Panel, and two Deputy Chairs

Opportunity: National Codes Seeking New Independent Chair of the Audit Panel, and two Deputy Chairs

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