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Did the Renters` Rights Act Actually Solve the Right Problems? 22 May 2026

For years, landlords have faced growing hostility in public debate, with policy increasingly shaped around the idea that tenants require ever-greater protection from unscrupulous landlords. Many landlords now argue the result is legislation that offers significant protection to rogue tenants — often at considerable financial and emotional cost to responsible property owners.... Read More

Landlord Tax Overhaul Demanded to Support Affordability 15 May 2026

New research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Autonomy Institute is calling for a major rethink of landlord taxation — arguing reforms could improve affordability for tenants without damaging the private rented sector. The report claims most landlords in England have continued to outperform comparable investments in recent years, even after tax and rising costs.... Read More

Reform UK and Green Party Gains: What This Means for Landlords 08 May 2026

With both Reform UK and the Green Party making expected gains in this week"s local elections, many landlords are asking what a stronger presence for these parties in local authorities could mean for the private rented sector. While local councils have limited power over national housing legislation, they can still influence planning policy, licensing schemes, environmental standards and local housing priorities — all of which can affect landlords and property investors.... Read More

It`s Time: The Renters Rights Act Is Now in Full Effect 01 May 2026

As of today, the Renters" Rights Act has officially come into force, introducing a number of important changes to the private rental sector. This legislation is designed to strengthen tenant protections and raise standards across the industry, and it"s essential that landlords understand how these updates may affect them.... Read More

Essential Landlord Tips Before Renters` Rights Act Implementation Date 24 April 2026

From 1 May 2026, the Renters" Rights Act will introduce some of the most significant reforms the Private Rented Sector has seen in England and Wales for decades. The legislation is designed to rebalance landlord and tenant rights, while bringing in stricter regulation and greater oversight for landlords.... Read More

What Landlords Need to Know: Renters` Rights Act Official Information Sheet Released 27 March 2026

The government has published what it describes as the "official Information Sheet that landlords and their agents must give to tenants." The document is intended to help private landlords and letting agents in England understand how tenancies are affected by the changes introduced under the Renters" Rights Act.... Read More

Fewer Landlords, Rising Rents: What Agents Are Seeing Now 13 March 2026

A growing number of landlords leaving the private rented sector is continuing to squeeze rental supply — and agents now expect rents to rise again before summer. The latest market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows that while tenant demand has remained broadly stable over the winter, the number of rental properties coming to market is still unusually low.... Read More

Push for Tougher Energy Efficiency Rules to Support Older Tenants 06 March 2026

The government is facing renewed calls to ensure upcoming energy efficiency requirements for the private rented sector (PRS) are robust enough to support older tenants. Independent Age, a charity supporting older people on low incomes, has published a set of recommendations urging ministers to ensure that new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are implemented using what it describes as a "tenant-centred approach".... Read More

Landlords Show Strong Readiness for MTD Ahead of April Deadline 27 February 2026

Buy-to-let landlords are proving more prepared for the April 2026 rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax than many sole traders, according to research commissioned by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The study found that 80% of landlords feel ready for the changes, compared with just 64% of sole traders, highlighting a clear gap in confidence despite widespread awareness of MTD.... Read More

No Government Reply Yet on Section 21 Petition 20 February 2026

More than a week has now passed since a petition calling for a reversal of the proposed Section 21 ban surpassed 10,000 signatures — the threshold at which the Government is expected to issue a formal written response. At the time of writing, no response has been published.... Read More

Rental Prices Ease at Start of Year but Tenants Still Feel the Squeeze 13 February 2026

Rents fell across most UK regions in January, signalling a clear post-Christmas slowdown. However, when set against earnings, the cost of accessing rented housing remains persistently high — a reminder to landlords that underlying affordability pressures continue to shape tenant behaviour.... Read More

Decent Homes Standard: Five Essential Criteria Properties Must Meet 06 February 2026

The new Decent Homes Standard (DHS), due to be applied to the private rented sector from 2035, continues to attract significant attention. Tenant group Generation Rent has criticised the timeline as too slow, while industry bodies such as Propertymark have welcomed greater clarity around what landlords will be required to deliver.... Read More