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Landlords fear Renters’ Rights Act as 84% predict sector harm
More than eight in 10 landlords believe the Renters’ Rights Act will damage the private rented sector, while three-quarters expect it to have a negative…
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Government seeks landlords to pilot Renters’ Rights Act database
Landlords can now volunteer to test the government’s new private rented sector database before it becomes mandatory under the Renters’ Rights Act later this year.
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Shelter CEO signals shift as charity seeks closer ties with private landlords
Shelter’s new chief executive Sarah Elliott has signalled willingness to work with private landlords, marking a shift from the charity’s previously hostile stance under predecessor Polly Neate.
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Landlords offered ‘breathing space’ loan as Renters’ Rights Act bites
Landlords facing rising costs and major regulatory change are being offered a new short-term finance option as specialist lender Somo launches its Landlord’s Breathing Space…
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Rental stock rises 25% as Renters’ Rights Act delays tenant moves
Rental stock across England rose sharply at the end of 2025, defying predictions of a landlord sell-off ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act. New data…
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Renters’ Rights Act tenancy wording confirmed from May
Landlords have been given their clearest indication yet of how tenancy agreements must change under the Renters’ Rights Act, following the publication of draft secondary…
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Possession claims face longer court delays as Renters’ Rights Act nears
UK landlords are being warned that already stretched courts may struggle further when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force later this year. With possession…
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Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords call for clearer guidance to avoid discrimination risks
Landlord groups are urging ministers to tighten and clarify new guidance under the Renters’ Rights Act, warning that vague rules on rental discrimination could leave…
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Tenants will gain legal powers under Awaab’s Law as PRS rules tighten
Private landlords will soon face new statutory deadlines to repair damp and mould after the government confirmed that Awaab’s Law will extend to the private…
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New study shows tax breaks would unlock landlord investment
A new UK-wide survey of nearly 200 landlords by Carter Jonas shows a decisive trend: tax reliefs, not heavier rules, would do the most to…
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Landlord fines escalate to £35,000 under updated enforcement rules
New civil penalty levels released this week under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mark a fundamental shift in enforcement risk, with fines spanning £3,000 to…
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Eviction rules for unpaid rent shift as landlords face strict new process
Landlords will face a far more rigid eviction system from 1 May 2026, after new government guidance confirmed how the Renters’ Rights Act will overhaul…
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Renters’ Rights Act could slow rental upgrades as landlords cut improvement spending
The UK rental sector faces another challenge as new data suggests the Renters’ Rights Act may reduce planned property upgrades. Polling by August, a rental…
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New repair reporting tool aims to help landlords comply with Renters’ Rights Act
A new digital tool designed to help landlords meet incoming Renters’ Rights Act requirements has launched, as the sector prepares for mandatory registration, Ombudsman oversight…
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Section 21 countdown begins as landlords prepare for April 2026 deadline
Landlords in England now have a confirmed cut-off date of 30 April 2026 to serve Section 21 eviction notices before they are permanently removed under…
