Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 2 of 19

Landlords assess prospective tenants under new Renters’ Rights Act rules on rental discrimination and referencing checks.

Government claim landlords still have a choice over who they rent to

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 5

The government has claimed there is “no one-size-fits-all” approach for landlords when determining whether a tenancy is suitable, despite measures...

Knight in crusader armour holding a sword, symbolising landlords battling rising PRS pressures and regulation.

As private landlords disappear, who will replace us?

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 13

Two stories this week caught my landlord eye, and they deserve to sit side by side for a closer analysis,...

Selling a buy-to-let property made simpler with expert solutions for landlords navigating complex sales

Selling your property portfolio doesn’t need to be a headache

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

16th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

With the Renters’ Rights Act, Making Tax Digital and tougher Right to Rent checks, landlords could be forgiven for thinking...

Sold sign outside a former rental home alongside occupied houses, illustrating landlords leaving the private rented sector.

One in five homes lost from PRS as small landlords struggle

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 2

More than 850,000 properties have left the private rented sector in the last decade as small landlords struggle with the...

£7,000 housing disrepair fines and Renters' Rights Act highlighted alongside rental property in England

Barrister doubts Renters’ Rights Act disrepair fines impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

A barrister has warned that England’s new £7,000 disrepair fines may do little to reduce the number of housing claims...

Court fees increase notice on gates outside a UK court building, highlighting higher landlord possession claim costs.

Landlords face higher court costs as possession claim fees increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 6

The government has announced that court fees for landlords will rise this week. However, fees for tenants to challenge a...

Paper fish representing UK housing legislation consuming smaller regulations, illustrating unintended consequences of tenant law reform.

Survival of the fittest?

Author: Readers Question

14th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 10

We have seen tenant bodies jumping up and down, demanding, lobbying and creating over grievances with landlords. They have achieved...

Signposts pointing to commercial and residential property, illustrating investors shifting towards commercial real estate.

Investors shift from residential to commercial property amid regulatory burden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 1

Investors are turning to commercial property rather than residential property due to government regulation, claims an industry body. According to...

Hourglass with a house and for sale sign symbolising landlords delaying property sales after the Renters' Rights Act changes.

Landlord sales slow as 12-month re-letting ban makes selling more difficult

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 6

For the first time in seven years, landlord purchases exceeded landlord sales as 12-month re-letting ban deters landlords from selling,...

Government housing data and eviction notice illustrating analysis of the Renters' Rights Act before reforms took effect.

Government data challenges its own eviction claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 31

The government’s own housing data has raised questions about the political case used to justify sweeping reform of the private...

Concerned private renters discussing the Renters’ Rights Act and tenant rights reforms in England.

Most renters are unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 1

Research reveals that 69% of private renters in England have either never heard of the Renters’ Rights Act or are...

Shield protecting the UK justice system as the Renters’ Rights Act impacts courts and tribunals.

Government defends court readiness amid warnings over Renters’ Rights Act strain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 19

The government claim the justice system “is well prepared” to handle the Renters’ Rights Act. In answer to a written...

Review of guarantor agreements following the Renters’ Rights Act changes for landlords

Government tells landlords to review existing guarantor agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 4

The government is urging landlords to review guarantor agreements that were put in place before the Renters’ Rights Act came...

UK rental prices rising after the Renters’ Rights Act, illustrated with London skyline and increasing rent stacks.

London leads rental growth as rents continue to climb

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Rents continue to rise across the UK following the Renters’ Rights Act, new research reveals. HomeLet’s rental index reveals the...

Crowds of prospective tenants outside a rental property as rents rise amid strong demand and landlord pressures.

Tenant demand drives up rents – Aldermore

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 3

Rents continue to rise as government legislation puts pressure on landlords, according to new research. Data by Aldermore reveal two...

Illustration of rising UK rental inflation reaching its highest level in two years amid Renters’ Rights Act changes.

Rents climb to highest level in two years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Rental inflation has hit its highest level in two years, with a firm blaming the Renters’ Rights Act for the...

Key and To Let sign illustrating the Renters’ Rights Act changes affecting landlords and the private rental sector.

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act benefits landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 21

The government claim the Renters’ Rights Act provides “tangible benefits” to landlords despite admitting it has introduced no measures to...

Landlord holding property keys overlooking rental homes with a protective shield symbolising the new Landlord Redress Scheme.

Government defends PRS Ombudsman scheme amid concerns over landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 1 month ago | 28

The government has claimed that the new Landlord Redress Scheme will support both landlords and tenants, claiming “good landlords have...

Sharp jump in Google searches for Renters’ Rights Act ahead of deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

A sharp spike in Google searches for the Renters’ Rights Act and information sheet was recorded ahead of its implementation,...

Landlord overlooking London as storm clouds, floating houses and question marks symbolise uncertainty over property taxes and regulation.

Political uncertainty doesn’t have to mean property uncertainty – sell on your terms

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

1st July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

News surrounding Keir Starmer’s resignation and speculation over whether Andy Burnham could become the next Prime Minister have left many...

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