Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Quarter of landlords still unaware of RRA with one month to go
A quarter of landlords remain unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act just one month before it takes effect, according to new research that highlights a…
Renters Rights Act
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Pet-friendly rentals drop 39% as landlords retreat ahead of RRA
The number of rental homes advertised as pet-friendly in England has fallen by 39 percent since the start of 2026, new analysis shows. The sharp…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Poppy Factory charity faces criticism over Section 21 evictions
The Poppy Factory, a charity that supports veterans with health conditions, has drawn criticism from the government after serving Section 21 eviction notices on tenants…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Rogue landlord database contains just 51 entries
The government has confirmed that just 51 rogue landlords and letting agents are listed on the official national database eight years after its launch. In…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Khan pledges £400k as London councils admit RRA plans ‘not finalised’
Exclusive FOI responses obtained by Landlord Knowledge reveal London boroughs have not finalised their Renters Rights Act enforcement plans – just as Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a £400,000 fund.
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Two thirds of London renters unaware of Renters Rights Act with five weeks to go
Two thirds of London renters have never heard of the Renters’ Rights Act or do not understand what it means for them – with just…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
London rental supply recovers as Foxtons reports spring momentum
London’s rental market is emerging from its winter lull as new data shows improved supply and early signs of tenant activity picking up ahead of…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Section 21 claims hit lowest level since 2022 as mass eviction fears fade
Claims that landlords are rushing to evict tenants before the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect appear unfounded, with new data showing Section 21 possession claims…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Summer listings get twice the enquiries as London landlords urged to prepare
Landlords listing rental properties in London during summer months receive twice as many tenant enquiries as those listing earlier in the year, according to new…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Government admits it cannot track landlords leaving the sector
The government has admitted it does not know how many landlords have left the rental sector since 2020, raising questions about how ministers can assess…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Third of landlords sell up as RRA triggers regional supply squeeze
A third of landlords ending tenancies in one Essex agency are selling their properties rather than reletting, as Propertymark regional executives report growing market polarisation…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords face £7,000 fine for missing RRA information sheet deadline
The government has published an official information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act that landlords must provide to all tenants by 31 May 2026 –…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords face £1,000 fines for rejecting benefit claimants from 1 May
Landlords who refuse to let properties to tenants claiming benefits or those with children will face criminal penalties from 1 May 2026, following new guidance…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Major letting franchise loses 4,000 homes as landlords exit ahead of RRA
The Property Franchise Group has reported a net loss of 4,000 rental properties from its managed lettings portfolio, with the company attributing the decline directly…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Propertymark outlines key RRA changes landlords must prepare for by 1 May
Propertymark has issued a detailed breakdown of the Renters Rights Act changes taking effect on 1 May 2026, urging landlords and agents to prepare for…
