We would like to inform you of an important requirement under the Renters’ Rights Act, following the publication of the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). This document explains to tenants how their tenancy will be affected by the…
Read MoreThe UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continues to contract as more landlords sell their properties, with a significant proportion of those homes moving out of the rental market altogether. New research from Pegasus Insight’s Landlord Trends report highlights that landlord disposals remain a major factor reducing the number of homes…
Read MoreThe UK’s private rented sector is undergoing a significant shift, with new research revealing that nearly £48 billion has been wiped from the value of rental property as landlords leave the market. According to analysis by property consultancy Savills, the private rented sector experienced its largest decline this century during…
Read MoreLandlords looking to refinance or secure new buy-to-let mortgages may face fewer options and rising borrowing costs following recent global market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran. Mortgage Product Choice Falls New figures from Moneyfacts show that the number of available buy-to-let mortgage deals has dropped significantly in early…
Read MoreThe UK Government has today announced a major transformation in the way ground rents are regulated in England and Wales — a move that could benefit millions of leaseholders and make homeownership fairer and more affordable. What’s Been Announced? On 27 January 2026, the Prime Minister confirmed new plans to…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreOn Wednesday, 26th November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2025 Budget Statement in the House of Commons. We have put together some brief key points affecting property owners. What’s favourable / brings clarity There will be no new annual property tax on homes over £500,000 — a major…
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