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Landlord Database Launch Begins This December 10 September 2026

The Government has confirmed that the new national landlord database will begin rolling out from 15 December 2026, with landlords required to pay £65 per property, per year to register. The system forms part of Phase 2 of the Renters" Rights Act and will be introduced region by region over 12 months.... Read More

Rent Controls: Separating Facts from Speculation 21 August 2026

If there is one housing policy debate that seems to return every few months, it is rent controls. The issue has resurfaced following Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister and the renewed political focus on tackling the cost of living. However, the Government has so far been clear that it has no plans to introduce rent controls in the private rented sector.... Read More

Landlords Urged to Consider Tenant Safety During Extreme Heat 26 June 2026

With temperatures rising across the UK, landlords are being reminded to consider how extreme heat may affect tenants and rental properties. While landlords are not generally required to provide air conditioning, they do have a responsibility to ensure their rental properties are safe, properly maintained and free from serious hazards.... Read More

Major Changes Proposed for Tenant Deposit Handling 19 June 2026

Landlords and letting agents could soon be required to place all tenant deposits into custodial deposit schemes, under further rental reforms being considered by the government. At present, landlords and agents can protect a tenant"s deposit in one of two ways.... Read More

Renters` Rights Act: Reform, Risk and Reality 12 June 2026

The Renters" Rights Act is one of the biggest changes to the private rented sector in recent years. Its aim is to improve tenant security and raise standards, but there is growing concern that the reforms may also bring unintended consequences for landlords, tenants and the wider rental market.... Read More

Energy Efficiency: What Every Landlord Needs to Know 05 June 2026

The Renters" Rights Act has brought major changes for landlords in England. Most of the attention has been on the end of Section 21, changes to tenancy rules and new restrictions around rent increases and property marketing. However, one of the biggest issues for landlords going forward will be compliance.... Read More

Did the Renters` Rights Act Actually Solve the Right Problems? 22 May 2026

For years, landlords have faced growing hostility in public debate, with policy increasingly shaped around the idea that tenants require ever-greater protection from unscrupulous landlords. Many landlords now argue the result is legislation that offers significant protection to rogue tenants — often at considerable financial and emotional cost to responsible property owners.... Read More

Landlord Tax Overhaul Demanded to Support Affordability 15 May 2026

New research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Autonomy Institute is calling for a major rethink of landlord taxation — arguing reforms could improve affordability for tenants without damaging the private rented sector. The report claims most landlords in England have continued to outperform comparable investments in recent years, even after tax and rising costs.... Read More

Reform UK and Green Party Gains: What This Means for Landlords 08 May 2026

With both Reform UK and the Green Party making expected gains in this week"s local elections, many landlords are asking what a stronger presence for these parties in local authorities could mean for the private rented sector. While local councils have limited power over national housing legislation, they can still influence planning policy, licensing schemes, environmental standards and local housing priorities — all of which can affect landlords and property investors.... Read More

It`s Time: The Renters Rights Act Is Now in Full Effect 01 May 2026

As of today, the Renters" Rights Act has officially come into force, introducing a number of important changes to the private rental sector. This legislation is designed to strengthen tenant protections and raise standards across the industry, and it"s essential that landlords understand how these updates may affect them.... Read More

Essential Landlord Tips Before Renters` Rights Act Implementation Date 24 April 2026

From 1 May 2026, the Renters" Rights Act will introduce some of the most significant reforms the Private Rented Sector has seen in England and Wales for decades. The legislation is designed to rebalance landlord and tenant rights, while bringing in stricter regulation and greater oversight for landlords.... Read More

What Landlords Need to Know: Renters` Rights Act Official Information Sheet Released 27 March 2026

The government has published what it describes as the "official Information Sheet that landlords and their agents must give to tenants." The document is intended to help private landlords and letting agents in England understand how tenancies are affected by the changes introduced under the Renters" Rights Act.... Read More