When Andy Burnham was mayor of Manchester, he pushed hard for rent control. His (nearly) new Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has now ruled it out. She told the BBC she doesn't think rent freezes or rent controls are the way forward at the moment. She pointed out...
From 22 June 2026, councils can issue on-the-spot civil penalties to landlords with unresolved Category 1 hazards. Here's what the change means, which properties are at risk, and how to protect yourself. What's at stake Councils can now issue fines of up to £7,000 per...
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System is being updated for the first time since 2006. From 23rd June, the framework shrinks from 29 hazards to 21. Here's a quick overview of what's changing — and why it matters. The HHSRS is the legal framework used to assess...
Introduction In our earlier article, “Student Lettings: The Coming Storm”, we warned that the Renters’ Rights Act would fundamentally disrupt the predictable academic-year cycle that student landlords had relied on for decades. Now that the Act is in force (from May...
Landlords: Your AST Templates Must Be Updated Before the New APT Rules Begin From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) replaces Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) with Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) for all new tenancies. Even more importantly: ⭐ All existing...
What Landlords Need to Do Before 31 May 2026 The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) creates a one‑off legal duty: All existing tenants must receive the official Renters’ Rights Information Leaflet by 31 May 2026. It can be sent by email or post — but you must be able to prove...
The Ministry of Housing has published guidance for landlords who served a Section 8 or Section 21 notice before 1 May 2026, ahead of the tenancy reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 coming into force. This transitional guidance is critical. If you have already...
The student rental market has long been predictable — a “set and forget” cycle of fixed terms, termly rent payments, and guaranteed summer turnovers. With the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 now law and full implementation looming in May 2026, that cycle is broken. For...
For decades, requiring rent in advance before handing over the keys was standard practice for UK landlords and letting agents. Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, that familiar approach has quietly become one of the most serious compliance risks in residential...