For many landlords, the biggest challenge today isn’t taxation, interest rates or even the Renters’ Rights Act; it’s deciding what to do next. Most instinctively feel that standing still is probably the wrong answer because the environment has changed too much for that. Equally, selling everything rarely feels right either. After spending years, and often […]

The government has announced its current contract with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP) will end in 2028, while pledging deposit schemes will continue to deliver good value for landlords. TDP schemes are not government-owned, but certain schemes, including Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP), are government-approved. The scheme itself is expected to continue, and the same provider […]

Cleaning was the biggest reason for tenancy deposit claims in 2025, accounting for 29.38% of claims handled by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). It says this is the fifth consecutive year the issue has topped of their list. However, the proportion has risen each year since 2021, when cleaning was cited in 24.57% of […]

Hello, Since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, I have been dreading any of our tenants leaving. The worst has happened and 2 have put their notices in out of the blue. Previously, I have always had a good chat with potential applicants prior to viewings going ahead and if, based on the chat, […]

A management platform has warned that the abolition of Section 21 has made landlords more selective in choosing tenants, following a rise in eviction notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force. Research by COHO claims the act led to an estimated 73,900 additional eviction notices being issued since 2023, with nearly 20,000 […]

Despite rents dipping, graduates are still struggling to find affordable places to live, according to new research. Data from SpareRoom suggests entry-level wages are not keeping pace with the cost of living, with under-25s in the rental market in steady decline. The flat-share website data reveals the average monthly room rent, throughout the UK excluding […]

Social landlords will have to publish new electrical safety checks data as part of the regulator’s tenant satisfaction regime. The Regulator of Social Housing has confirmed that its new Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) for electrical safety checks is now in force. Large social housing landlords in England, that’s those with more than 1,000 homes, will […]

Several published landlord guides are stating the wrong timeframe for responding to tenant pet requests under the Renters’ Rights Act. The correct answer is 28 days. Here is what the law says, why the 42-day figure is wrong, and what landlords need to do. Where the 42-day figure came from The 42-day window does not […]

As landlords sell, we are now seeing a smaller pool of rental properties, putting pressure on supply and increasing rents. All this was predicted but ignored by a government that saw landlords as a problem and not a solution. Well, here is some breaking news: EPC targets are equally inappropriate and will do great damage […]

A campaign group has slammed the government for a lack of urgency over cladding failures. Claddingscandal.co.uk has warned the impact of cladding has been suppressed, with people unable to sell their properties or move on with their lives. The news comes nine years on from the Grenfell Tower fire. Dither, confusion and inaction Claddingscandal.co.uk told […]

Landlords are losing more than £1,100 on average each time a property sits empty between tenancies, with void costs increasingly dragging down returns. Research by property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone found that the average cost of a void period in England has risen by 12.9% in the past year. That’s up from £1,005 in […]

A firm is warning that outdated heating systems could become a costly mistake for landlords under the government’s proposed EPC reforms. Electric Radiators Direct is urging landlords to review their heating systems, particularly older storage heaters, as the government plans to overhaul the way Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are assessed. Under the proposed changes, EPCs […]

Rightmove says the average price of newly listed homes fell by 0.6% in June, down £2,113 to £376,191, as sellers lowered prices to attract buyers. The fall is the largest June drop recorded by the platform in 14 years and leaves the average asking price 0.5% below the same point last year. June normally delivers […]

Hi everyone, So yesterday I received these landlord updates from our wonderful government… Update from GOV.​UK for: Changes to private renting Tenant Fees Act 2019: guidance for tenants Page summary: The Tenant Fees Act 2019 defines what fees and payments your landlord can ask you to pay. Change made: Clarified default fees section to add […]

Fewer sitting tenants saw their rent rise in May after the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, according to Hamptons, but they are facing bigger increases when they do. Its analysis of Connells Group data shows the number of existing tenants receiving rent increases was 23% lower than in May 2025. It is also 16% […]

Since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026, there have been huge increases in the number of landlords searching for information about evicting tenants using Section 8. Many have convinced themselves they only have two options: keep the property and hope things improve, or evict the tenant before trying to sell, but the problem […]

Oh, dear, another week and another call for rent controls. This time it’s the turn of Generation Rent, which has published an article asking what rent control in England could look like. We’ve already had three prominent think tanks, including the New Economics Foundation, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and the Joseph Rowntree […]

Landlords could face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for each hazard found in a property and a £40,000 civil penalty for failing to remedy the issue and continuing to breach the new health and safety standards. The government has announced changes to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), which will come into force on […]

Landlords in Wales have until Sunday (14th June) to inform tenants of anti-discrimination rules under the Renters’ Rights Act. The Welsh government says that landlords will need to give tenants a new occupation contract or a statement of variation. The changes are being introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act and will make it unlawful to […]

Media reports suggest the government could bring forward plans to cap ground rents following pressure from MPs. A story in The Times says ministers may introduce a £250 ground rent cap in 2027 instead of 2028. However, campaigners argue that implementing the cap a year earlier does not amount to the decisive action needed to […]

The government has claimed Section 21 evictions had already decreased before they were abolished. The government has confirmed data shows Section 21 cases fell before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. It has also confirmed that no additional protections were provided to tenants who received Section 21 notices before the […]