Push for Tougher Energy Efficiency Rules to Support Older Tenants 06 March 2026
The government is facing renewed calls to ensure upcoming energy efficiency requirements for the private rented sector (PRS) are robust enough to support older tenants. Independent Age, a charity supporting older people on low incomes, has published a set of recommendations urging ministers to ensure that new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are implemented using what it describes as a "tenant-centred approach".... Read More
Landlords Show Strong Readiness for MTD Ahead of April Deadline 27 February 2026
Buy-to-let landlords are proving more prepared for the April 2026 rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax than many sole traders, according to research commissioned by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The study found that 80% of landlords feel ready for the changes, compared with just 64% of sole traders, highlighting a clear gap in confidence despite widespread awareness of MTD.... Read More
No Government Reply Yet on Section 21 Petition 20 February 2026
More than a week has now passed since a petition calling for a reversal of the proposed Section 21 ban surpassed 10,000 signatures — the threshold at which the Government is expected to issue a formal written response. At the time of writing, no response has been published.... Read More
Rental Prices Ease at Start of Year but Tenants Still Feel the Squeeze 13 February 2026
Rents fell across most UK regions in January, signalling a clear post-Christmas slowdown. However, when set against earnings, the cost of accessing rented housing remains persistently high — a reminder to landlords that underlying affordability pressures continue to shape tenant behaviour.... Read More
Decent Homes Standard: Five Essential Criteria Properties Must Meet 06 February 2026
The new Decent Homes Standard (DHS), due to be applied to the private rented sector from 2035, continues to attract significant attention. Tenant group Generation Rent has criticised the timeline as too slow, while industry bodies such as Propertymark have welcomed greater clarity around what landlords will be required to deliver.... Read More
New HMO Licensing Changes in Reading – We`re Here to Help 03 February 2026
Recent changes to HMO licensing requirements across Reading now affect many 3- and 4-bedroom properties. If your property falls into this category, you may be required to obtain an HMO licence to remain legally compliant. At Adams Estates, we are already supporting landlords through this transition and have begun carrying out HMO risk assessments.... Read More
Government Announces Reforms to Energy Performance Certificates 23 January 2026
The government has confirmed it will reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and, crucially for landlords, has finally set out new long-term deadlines for the private rented sector.
How EPCs will change
In what it describes as a "partial response" to its 2024 consultation, the government says that in the longer term EPCs will be restructured around four separate metrics:
• Energy cost
• Fabric performance
• Heating system
• Smart readiness
According to the government, breaking EPCs into these distinct elements will give consumers clearer and more useful information, while also allowing policymakers to better target issues such as fuel poverty and the transition to net zero — something it says the current EPC framework cannot do effectively.... Read More
The Rise of Limited Companies in Buy-To-Let Investment 16 January 2026
Nearly two thirds of landlords are planning to purchase future buy-to-let (BTL) properties through limited company structures, according to new research — reinforcing a long-term shift in how rental portfolios are being built.
The survey of 500 landlords found that 63% expect to make future purchases via Specialist Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), indicating that the decade-long rise in limited company ownership within the BTL sector shows no signs of slowing.... Read More
Support Emerges for Accelerated Eviction Hearings 09 January 2026
Letting agents" trade body Propertymark has welcomed the government"s latest funding announcement to support people facing eviction or home repossession — but has stressed that financial support alone is not enough without meaningful reform of the court system.... Read More
Season`s Greetings and End-of-Year Updates from Adams Estates 19 December 2025
As we approach the festive season, we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your continued trust and partnership with Adams Estates. The past year has brought both opportunities and challenges across the property sector, and your ongoing support has been truly appreciated.... Read More
New Data Reveals Steep Net Migration Decline Eases Pressure on Rental Market 12 December 2025
Zoopla reports that the UK rental market is moving back towards more balanced conditions, with a sharp drop in net migration acting as a key driver behind easing demand throughout 2025. According to the portal, annual rental growth slowed to 2.2% at the end of October 2025, down from 3.... Read More
Why AML Checks Are Now Essential for All Landlords 05 December 2025
As UK property regulation continues to tighten, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance has become a critical responsibility for everyone involved in property transactions — including landlords. Whether you own a single buy-to-let or a large portfolio, completing AML checks is no longer optional: it is a regulatory requirement designed to protect you, your business, and the wider property sector.... Read More