WHAT DOES RIGHT TO WORK MEAN FOR EMPLOYEES?

‘Right to work’ stands for the legal requirement imposed by the government on all employers to ensure the people they hire have the right to work in the UK.

The British government website says that it’s the company’s responsibility to check that the documents presented by the job applicants are valid. Right to work checks must be carried out on job applicants but in some circumstances right to work checks need to be carried out for existing employees.

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30 October 2025

Right to Rent fines surge past £4.2 million

UK landlords and letting agents are facing record financial penalties, with over £4.2 million in Right to Rent fines issued since late 2024 — a sevenfold increase on the previous period which was just £596,400.

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23 October 2025

Credas joins the Open Property Data Association

We’re delighted to announce that Credas has officially joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), reinforcing our commitment to driving innovation, openness and collaboration across the property sector.

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