Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act to reshape lettings market in 2026 – Leaders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The private rented sector is heading into a turbulent 2026, with the Renters’ Rights Act set to drive sweeping operational...

Renters’ Rights Act breaching Buy to Let mortgage terms and conditions?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

Hi Everyone, With the Renters’ Rights Act stating that all tenancies are to be periodic from May 2026, how will...

Rent in advance – why you shouldn’t accept it?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 44

We all know that the prohibition of rent in advance is going to make life really hard for tenants who,...

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What are landlords actually changing now?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 22

With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 approaching, I’m interested in what landlords are actually changing in practice, rather than what...

Fewer renters moving as section 21 notices decrease – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

A new Generation Rent survey reveals a decline in Section 21 notices and a drop in rent increases. In a...

Government must release more detailed guidance to avoid misinterpretation of rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

An industry body is urging the government to provide clearer guidance to landlords on the checks they need to carry...

Small landlords likely to exit as Renters’ Rights Act looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

Next year will see more small landlords leaving the private rented sector as younger landlords will shape the market, claims...

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2025, 5 months ago | 3

The government has warned that all landlords will need to meet Awaab’s Law requirements, as tenants will be able to...

Rent with no income but large savings?

Author: Readers Question

18th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

Hi, I understand the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 outlaws rent in advance? I know of a tenant who is cash-rich...

Landlords face tougher penalties as rent repayment orders expanded

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2025, 5 months ago | 8

The government has announced changes to rent repayment orders under the Renters’ Rights Act. New changes include offences for providing...

Labour warned by Generation Rent of alienating core voters without a rent freeze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2025, 5 months ago | 12

Labour needs to act decisively and introduce a rent freeze in England now or risk alienating its core voters who...

Landlords urged to prepare ahead of new council powers coming into force

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

A lettings agency is warning landlords may face “an unexpected Christmas surprise” as councils gain new investigatory powers. Under the...

Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 5 months ago | 13

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its...

Government launches plan to prevent homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 5 months ago | 12

The government has pledged to prevent homelessness by the end of this Parliament through its new homelessness strategy. With the...

Budget tax rise fuels concern over landlord sell-off – Knight Frank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 5 months ago | 3

While the government claims it wants to cool inflation, its recent Autumn Budget has opened the door to higher rents...

Maybe landlords should have all served Section 21 notices in 2022?

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 5 months ago | 8

Rachel Reeves told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that she had “narrowed the gap” between earnings from work and...

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act will ease court demand but experts warn of court chaos

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 5 months ago | 8

The government claim their rental reforms will “reduce demand on the courts,” but industry experts say the opposite is true....

Income tax set to rise to up to 47% in 2027: Here’s how to take action before the end of the year

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s understandable that many of us are ready to close up shop and leave...

Government defends ban on rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 28

The government have hit back at claims banning rent in advance will lock tenants out of the market. In the...

Renters’ Rights Act could shut students out of university education

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 3

Industry experts have warned the Renters’ Rights Act will make it harder for students to find homes. The National Residential...