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 […]
The latest research from LegalforLandlords reveals that a quarter of landlords plan to exit the market as a result of the Renters’ Rights Act, while 60% of those who remain plan to implement much stricter criteria when vetting tenants. In particular, income and affordability checks are set to face greater scrutiny, with […]
On 28th October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Bill was passed into law, and it is now the Renters’ Rights Act. Changes to legislation resulting from this new Act will take effect from May 2026. This will affect landlords and how they let out their property, and it is worthwhile being […]
2026 will be defined by a series of challenges for those investing in the rental sector. According to UK rental services provider Housing Hand, while none of the challenges are insurmountable, the year ahead will require careful navigation and a range of de-risking measures. “From an investment perspective, certainty is […]
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 […]
Security measures every landlord needs in place before letting a property In 2020 to 2021, the private rented sector in the UK accounted for 4.4 million households, housing over 11 million people with an estimated 2.3 million landlords in England. Last year, house burglaries took place every 164 seconds, with […]
Ocasa, the specialist rental platform, has produced a list of new year’s resolutions for landlords and tenants to help survive and even thrive during what is likely to be a difficult year ahead. New Year’s Resolutions for Landlords Be a proactive responder and clear communicator When tenants report issues or […]
2021 was a busy year for the rental sector, with people scrutinising their living space with sharper focus and some flocking back to cities to be at the heart of the urban action once more. But with 2022 here, what does the future hold in store? It’s a particularly relevant […]
Wherever you live today, it may be possible to move somewhere a little different – and a little cheaper – especially if you are struggling to afford a home of your own where you currently live. You might fancy a city centre flat so you can go out and about […]
The showhome has been one of our best selling investment opportunities over the past 6 years. For those of you who are receiving these types of deals for the first time, it’s important that we explain the structure and the benefits that they can provide. In the following paragraphs I’ll […]
