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Renters` Rights Bill Sparks Surge in Landlords Seeking Rental Protection Insurance 01 August 2025

With new legislation on the horizon and market pressures mounting as a result of the incoming Renters" Rights Bill, more landlords are turning to Rental Protection Insurance to safeguard their income and de-risk their portfolios. That"s according to Will Eastman, Head of Legal at HomeLet and Let Alliance, who shared his insights in the latest HomeLet Rental Index report:

"Rental prices continue to edge upwards, and market uncertainty appears to be playing a role," Eastman said.... Read More

Government Continuing to Conceal Renters` Rights Act Effect on Courts 25 July 2025

A dispute over the Renters Rights Bill has escalated between the UK government and leading property technology company Reapit, with the firm demanding the release of a key report it believes could reveal major weaknesses in the justice system. Reapit is calling for the publication of the Justice Impact Test conducted for the Renters Rights Bill, arguing it will expose the court system"s inability to manage the surge in eviction-related legal cases anticipated once Section 21 "no-fault" evictions are abolished.... Read More

It`s Official – Renters` Rights Bill Delayed Until Autumn 18 July 2025

The long-anticipated Renters Reform Bill will not be passed into law before the summer, as it has now been officially delayed until early autumn. Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell has not scheduled any parliamentary time for the Bill to be debated next week.... Read More

The End of Fixed-Term Tenancies: What the Renters` Rights Bill Means for You 11 July 2025

In a landmark change to the private rental sector, all new tenancies in England will become open-ended periodic agreements with a rent period not exceeding one month. Existing tenancies will also transition to this format. The reform marks the end of fixed-term contracts, with landlords no longer permitted to serve Section 21 or legacy Section 8 notices to evict tenants—effectively overturning decades of rental practice.... Read More

NRLA Calls for Tougher Enforcement of Decent Homes Standard 04 July 2025

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed the government"s move to introduce a legally binding Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector (PRS), emphasizing that enforcement will be key to its success.

In a statement this week, the government confirmed that it will soon launch a formal consultation on proposals to extend the Decent Homes Standard—currently only applicable to the social housing sector—into the private rental market.... Read More

Solicitor Firm`s Astonishing Claim of Many Landlords Non-Compliance with Law 27 June 2025

A recent survey by Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors (PHR), a respected law firm based in Birkenhead, has uncovered troubling levels of legal non-compliance among landlords in the UK rental sector.

Out of 559 responses collected from both landlords and tenants, a striking 45% of tenants believe their deposits have not been protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme — a legal requirement under the Housing Act 2004.... Read More

An Update on the Renters` Rights Bill 20 June 2025

Parliament has confirmed that the Renters" Rights Bill will enter its next major phase with the House of Lords Report Stage starting 1st July, continuing on 7th and 15th July. A Third Reading will follow shortly after, with the Bill likely to return to the Commons and receive Royal Assent by 22nd July—though a September approval is possible if delays occur.... Read More

Chancellor Targets Housing and Rent Issues in Spending Review 13 June 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her Spending Review statement in the House of Commons to announce a near-doubling of government investment in affordable housing.

As part of the plan, social housing landlords will be permitted to increase rents above inflation for the next decade.... Read More

New EPC Changes Introduced This Month 05 June 2025

Landlords, be aware: major changes to how Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are assessed come into effect this month and they could impact your property"s rating.

What"s Changing?

The new rules are part of an overhaul to the Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP) which is defined as the method behind EPCs.... Read More

Renters` Rights Bill Expected to Become Law by Late Summer 30 May 2025

The Renters" Rights Bill is moving closer to becoming law, with the next stage of its passage through Parliament expected to begin next week, following the House of Lords" return from the Whitsun recess on June 2.

During the Committee Stage, which took place between April 22 and May 15, the House of Lords spent around 30 hours scrutinizing the Bill and considering over 300 proposed amendments.... Read More

Act Now: Landlords Urged to Get Ready for Making Tax Digital 23 May 2025

Landlords are being advised to start preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, despite the new rules not coming into force until April 2026. The changes will significantly impact how landlords report rental income and manage their tax obligations.... Read More

Lettings: Landlords To Face Additional Screening by Agents from This Week Onwards 16 May 2025

All UK letting agents are legally obligated to screen landlords, tenants, and other clients against the UK government"s official sanctions list, in accordance with newly enforced financial sanctions regulations which have come into effect as of 14th May.... Read More