The UK rental market entered the end of 2025 with a noticeable shift in direction: while rents continued to rise on an annual basis, the pace of growth has slowed considerably, and competition between tenants eased compared with the fevered activity seen during the pandemic years. Rents: Growth Continues, But…
Read MoreThe UK Government has confirmed long-awaited changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regime as part of its broader new Warm Homes Plan aimed at improving energy efficiency, cutting household bills and tackling fuel poverty. Under the announcement, EPCs are set to be reformed with a new approach to measuring…
Read MoreThe UK Government has confirmed that the first phase of tenancy reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act will take effect on 1 May 2026, marking a major overhaul of tenancy laws. From this date, all private tenancies in England, both new and existing, will transition to the new system. Propertymark…
Read MoreThe Renters’ Rights Act introduces stronger powers for Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) to investigate whether landlords or letting agents are in violation of key housing laws. These provisions apply to private rented accommodations and cover issues such as illegal eviction, poor property standards, and non-compliance with regulations. Requesting Information from…
Read MoreThe Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces the most significant overhaul of short-term residential lettings in England in a generation. While the Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, its key provisions have not yet come into effect. The Act establishes the framework for the new system, but further regulations…
Read MoreA significant shift occurred recently in the UK mortgage market: average two‑year fixed mortgage rates have fallen below five‑year rates, a scenario unseen since the post‑mini‑Budget upheaval of 2022 The Guardian+4Financial Times+4Moneyfacts Group+4. What’s the Current Rate Landscape? Moneyfacts data shows this divergence is the first since September 2022, signaling…
Read MoreThe long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill, aimed at overhauling the private rental sector in England, has been delayed until at least autumn 2025. The legislation—designed to improve security and standards for tenants while creating a fairer system for landlords—was originally expected to receive Royal Assent in summer 2025. However, a congested…
Read MoreHere’s the latest on the Renters’ Rights Bill, a landmark reform making its way through the UK Parliament to overhaul the private rental sector in England: What’s in the Bill? 1. Abolition of “no-fault” evictions (Section 21) 2. Shift to open-ended (periodic) tenancies 3. One annual rent increase via Section 13,…
Read MoreThe recent survey conducted by Rightmove among over 1,600 active landlords highlights the key concerns and priorities of landlords in the current market. Here are the top three things that landlords want from a letting agent based on the survey: 1. Guidance on Legislation and Reassurance on Compliance 2. Making…
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