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13th Nov 2025
Renters' Rights Act 2025: Implementation Roadmap
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will come into force on 1 May 2026. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance and an implementation Roadmap setting out three phases: Phase 1 1 May 2026 – tenancy reform measures, including Periodic tenancies ... more
7th Nov 2025
UK Government confirms new AML supervisor — no change for property agents
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will become the Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) overseeing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance for the legal, accountancy, and trust and company service sectors. HMRC will continue to supervise agents under the... more
28th Oct 2025
First Renters’ Rights Act changes commence on 27 December 2025
The Act equips Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) with stronger rights to investigate whether a landlord or letting agent has breached certain housing laws – measures which apply to letting of private rented accommodation, and actions that may involve illegal eviction, poor standards, and non-compliance.... more
30th Sep 2025
Rental market cools after record-breaking summer
Rents dropped 2% in September after a record-breaking August, while voids increased to 16 days. Year on year, rents are up 2.1%. The rental market across England is finally showing signs of cooling following a summer in which a range of rental records were broken. According to the latest more
8th Sep 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill is back in Parliament as finish line approaches
The Renters Rights Bill returns to Parliament today. MPs will consider amendments from the House of Lords stage ahead of the legislation receiving Royal Assent. Eddie Hooker, chief executive of mydeposits, described it as a “major turning point for the private rented sector.” He said:... more
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21st Aug 2025
Agreed lets fall and rental growth slows in prime London
Rental availability across prime London increased to a four-year high as new instructions grew in July, according to data just released by LonRes. The consultancy says the number of agreed lets fell on an annual basis in July, while rental growth slowed slightly. Annual rental growth in July... more
8th Aug 2025
Renting with pets: When can landlords say no? (Renters' Rights Bill)
According to the State Of The Lettings Industry report, 54% of tenants already have a pet or would like one if the rules were more accommodating. Yet, despite this demand, only... more
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