On 1st May 2026, the first raft of measures in the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) come into force in England. Here are the key changes to be aware of and steps landlords need to take: Periodic ‘rolling’ tenancies will replace fixed-term tenancies. The common minimum six or 12-month commitments will […]
Landlords are being encouraged to respect tenant privacy ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill, according to new analysis from Hiscox examining tenant and landlord discussions on Reddit. To help landlords navigate the evolving rental landscape, specialist insurer Hiscox analysed more than 1,000 tenant conversations on Reddit. The research provides a snapshot of […]
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27th October 2025 and will introduce major reforms to private renting in England. The first raft of measures affecting tenants will come into force on 1st May this year. So, whether you currently have a tenancy agreement or are planning to […]
With members of the Labour government facing questions over their own landlord compliance, lettings expert Leaders is reminding property owners across the UK of their legal responsibilities when renting out a home. This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitted she had let out her London property without the required selective licence from Southwark Council. Earlier this […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the ‘no-fault eviction’ process. This […]
Selling a property should be straightforward. Once the buyer is in place, assuming the process will move ahead without friction is easy. Yet many sellers find that legal complications appear just when timing matters most. These issues don’t always relate to price or demand; they’re rooted in documents, rights, and […]
Remote work has permanently reshaped how people use their homes – but rental regulations haven’t caught up. New insight from Inventory Base shows that furnishings and fixtures in rental properties are wearing out 30% faster than before the pandemic. Yet the rules that define Fair, Wear and Tear remain stuck […]
Although the proposed Renter’s Rights Bill aims to abolish no fault evictions, new insight from Inventory Base reveals that the legislation contains a significant loophole that could enable landlords to evict tenants under the guise of having to conduct major maintenance work. A central component of the proposed Renters Rights […]
In an ideal situation, tenants have a happy home, and the landlord earns a fair return on their property investment. In the majority of let properties in the private rental sector, this is the position. However, sometimes things can go wrong. But in most cases, issues can be amicably resolved. […]
On 19 February the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a change in the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than 90 days per year, introducing a mandatory national register of short term lets and giving councils greater powers to control short-term lets. […]
