Renters’ Rights Act Archives - Page 5 of 22

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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago | 0

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

Renters’ Rights Act possession claims entering the court system as landlords rely on Section 8 notices

Government insists courts can cope with Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2026, 2 months ago | 10

The government claims the courts have “sufficient capacity to manage the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act”. The act came...

Tenant and landlord discussing a rent increase notice, illustrating private rented commercial property compliance and MEES regulations.

The spite and division in the Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2026, 3 months ago | 19

Hello, The government rightly goes a long way to prevent friction and division in diversity and culture. However, the Renters’...

Broken chain labelled “Discrimination” on a rental property door, symbolising action against unfair letting practices.

Government vows to tackle rental discrimination in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2026, 3 months ago | 28

The government claims the Renters’ Rights Act provides councils with strong enforcement powers to crack down on rental discrimination. Under...

Illustration of renters and landlords navigating a maze, symbolising shifting power and housing shortages in the rental market.

Tenants struggle to find homes as lettings market shifts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2026, 3 months ago | 5

Nine in 10 landlords believe the balance of power in the private rented sector has moved in favour of tenants...

Two cats in a rental property beneath a no-pets sign, illustrating an unauthorised pet tenancy issue.

Unauthorised pets in rental property?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 3 months ago | 6

I have found myself in an interesting situation and would appreciate your thoughts. In April this year, new tenants moved...

Illustration of a tidal wave labelled Renters Rights Act crashing over UK rental homes and letting boards, symbolising market disruption.

Why the Renters’ Rights Act is causing a tsunami?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 3 months ago | 14

Landlords are the life blood and custodians of a fragile ecosystem, who left alone, largely solve and don’t create problems....

Prospective tenants viewing London rental homes with to-let signs as property supply rises across the capital.

London’s landlord supply rises as tenant competition falls – Foxtons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd June 2026, 3 months ago | 1

London’s landlords saw more properties reach the market in May, while competition between prospective tenants fell compared with both April...

Severe mould in a rented home highlighting new £7,000 fines for landlords under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Landlords face £7,000 fines for damp and mould in government crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 3 months ago | 12

The government has announced landlords will face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for severe damp and mould, as well as for...

Landlords navigating uncertain selling decisions amid Renters’ Rights Act changes and a shifting property market.

Don’t know which way to turn? Landlords: If you want to sell and get out, we can help you

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

22nd June 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Whether you’re an accidental landlord with a single property, or an owner with 100 properties, we’re all in the same...

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