fixed-term tenancies Archives

Sledgehammer labelled “Renters’ Rights Act” smashing a cracked nut to symbolise landlord concerns over new rental laws.

Renters’ Rights Act prompts backlash from Dorset landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 1 month ago | 8

Several landlords in Dorset have hit out at the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, describing it as a “sledgehammer...

Renters’ Rights Act legal guide with landlord questions and answers on tenancy law changes

Practical legal answers to 10 Renters’ Rights Act questions

Author: Tessa Shepperson

13th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

In an exclusive for Property118, solicitor Tessa Shepperson of Landlord Law answers some of the most common questions landlords are...

Impact assessment form with red cross symbolising lack of government review on tenancy reforms

Government admits no impact assessment of Renters’ Rights Act on supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 4 months ago | 16

The government admits it has not carried out an impact assessment on how the abolition of fixed-term tenancies will affect...

Calendar pages turning to mark the upcoming 2026 change to periodic tenancies

Government guidance confirms end of fixed-term tenancies and claims move will empower tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 7 months ago | 6

The government claim that ending fixed-term tenancies “will end the injustice of tenants being trapped paying rent for substandard properties,”...

Burning clock with a for-sale sign symbolising a rushed sell-off before the Renters’ Rights Act

‘Six-month fire sale’ looms as Renters’ Rights Act nears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Critics of the Renters’ Rights Act have warned of a “six-month fire sale” as landlords rush to sell before the...

Landlord facing looming Renters Rights Bill deadline with clock symbolizing urgency

Landlord organisation warns Renters’ Rights Bill is flawed and anti-tenant

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2025, 8 months ago | 5

A landlord organisation warns the Renters’ Rights Bill is “anti-tenant rather than pro-tenant.” iHowz welcomes the immediate enactment of the...

Houses of Parliament in London with “Final Approval” text symbolizing Renters’ Rights Bill progress

Renters’ Rights Bill will return to Parliament tomorrow for final approval

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2025, 8 months ago | 1

The Renters’ Rights Bill will return to MPs in the Commons tomorrow (Wednesday 22 October) for final approval before Royal...

Letting agent facing financial decline as revenue streams fall under new rental reforms

Agents face revenue hit as reforms threaten to slash income

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 9 months ago | 9

Letting agents could see their earnings plummet by more than a quarter when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, one...

Student housing crisis poster with bold text over terraced houses.

Student housing crisis looms with the end of fixed-term tenancies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Student lettings experts are warning that the move away from fixed-term tenancies to periodic contracts could unravel the academic letting...

Houses of Parliament and new update sign for renters rights bill

Renters’ Rights Bill enters report stage today

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2025, 12 months ago | 1

The Renters’ Rights Bill enters report stage in the House of Lords today, with new amendments to be introduced. The...

Photo of Sophie Lang with the words Renters Right Bill crushes student landlords

Renters’ Rights Bill will leave students worse off warns industry expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

As more student landlords exit the market, the Renters’ Rights Bill risks leaving students worse off, warns a leading industry...

A woman running, Big ben in London in the background, Part two and Renters' Rights Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill under fire in part two of Committee Stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Peers in the House of Lords have hit out at the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill during stage two of the...

Scales balancing rental reforms against rising rents with money on one side

Industry body warns rental reforms could drive up rents and reduce supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Propertymark letting agents argue “overly restrictive regulations” will hurt supply and drive up rent prices. Propertymark members are warning members...

Man holding Big Issue magazine in front of Houses of Parliament with Renters Rights Bill text.

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments clash over Section 21

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Members of the House of Lords have proposed several amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill. Founder of the Big Issue,...

UK Parliament with Renters’ Rights Bill second reading announcement

Renters’ Rights Bill passes second reading in the Lords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 1 year ago | 23

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Lords and will now go to the...

Man reviewing documents with Renters’ Rights Bill highlighted, reflecting agent concerns.

Letting agents express concerns over the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Anxiety over the Renters’ Rights Bill is mounting among property agents as it reaches its Report Stage in the House...

Rental agreement with house keys and calendar representing tenancy terms

Tenants and landlords push for longer tenancies amid plans to abolish fixed-term tenancies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2024, 1 year ago | 5

Tenants and landlords want longer tenancies despite the Labour government planning to abolish fixed-term tenancies. According to a survey Leaders...

Couple enjoying moving day while unpacking boxes in new home

Renters staying longer in homes despite insecurity concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Despite the Labour government’s view that tenants face insecurity due to no-fault evictions, the English Housing survey reveals that renters...

Students discussing housing plans in a shared living room.

Landlord organisation warns of risks to student housing market from periodic tenancies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A landlord organisation is urging the government to introduce a student shorthold tenancy (SST) to protect the student rental market....

Nigel Farage criticises Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC C targets as harmful to landlords

Nigel Farage slams Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Nigel Farage has slammed the Renters’ Rights Bill as a “huge mistake” and says Ed Miliband’s EPC C rules will...

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