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
Caution Arising as Housing Market Showcasing Signs of Strain 09 May 2025
The latest market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) highlights increasing strain in the UK housing market. In April, both buyer enquiries and agreed sales declined further, largely due to ongoing economic uncertainty, affordability challenges, and tight borrowing conditions.... Read More
Incoming Anti-Money Laundering Changes 02 May 2025
Starting May 14, 2025, letting agents must follow new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Sanctions Regulations (FSR). These rules are meant to improve oversight and reduce financial crime. Garrett Foxon, CEO of automated client accounting platform Lettspay, explains the key points:
New Reporting Duties
Letting agents will need to:
• Report to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) if they know or suspect someone is under financial sanctions.... Read More