Small landlords more likely to leave the market claims NRLA
New research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights a growing concern among small landlords, particularly those with a single property, who are significantly more likely to consider leaving the rental market ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026. Smaller landlords more likely to exit the market The […]
Rent guarantor demands rise among landlords
Recent research reveals a growing trend among landlords to require rent guarantors before agreeing tenancies. This shift reflects landlords’ increasing caution amid rising borrowing costs and forthcoming regulatory changes affecting the rental sector. Rising demand for rent guarantors According to a survey conducted by lettings management platform Alto, one third of letting agents have observed […]
House prices remain above pandemic peak levels
Average UK house prices have remained above their pandemic peak levels, six years after the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to recent data analysis. Despite a period of cooling following the initial surge, prices have stabilised and, in many regions, returned to or exceeded previous highs. House prices have surpassed pandemic peaks Data from Yopa reveals […]
Email Service of Notices: A New Risk for Landlords?
Landlords should be aware of a growing risk associated with the service of statutory notices by email. Recent commentary from solicitor David Smith highlights that Local Authorities may serve notices, such as civil penalty notices, by email, and these notices are legally valid even if the landlord does not see them. The implications of email […]
Landlord compliance high as rogue database shows few entries
The government’s official database of rogue landlords and letting agents currently lists only 51 active entries, indicating a relatively low number of serious offenders recorded since the database’s launch in 2018. This figure comes amid increasing enforcement powers under the Renters’ Rights Act and ongoing challenges in fine collection by local authorities. Rogue landlord database […]
Sadiq Khan unveils cash for London’s tenants to tackle landlords
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a £400,000 Renters’ Rights Enforcement Fund aimed at supporting London’s tenants as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1 May. This fund is designed to help renters challenge landlords, understand their new rights, and ensure compliance with the updated legislation. Supporting Tenants and Enforcement The […]
Landlord Law Newsround #429
This week’s landlord news covers important updates on tenant rent increase appeals, new government guidance, a significant council crackdown on unlicensed HMOs, rising tenancy fraud concerns, and a recent tribunal case involving a rogue landlord. These developments highlight ongoing challenges and regulatory changes affecting the private rental sector. Tenant Rent Increase Appeal Fee Introduced The […]
How OpenRent is Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act, coming into force on 1st May 2026, will bring significant changes to the private rented sector in England. OpenRent is preparing to support landlords through this transition by automating compliance and simplifying the management of tenancies under the new legal framework. Transitioning Existing and New Tenancies One key concern for landlords […]
Seven new towns proposed across England
The UK government has unveiled plans for seven new towns across England, aiming to significantly boost housing supply as part of a wider construction initiative. These developments are designed to integrate modern transport links and sustainable living principles, with a strong emphasis on affordable housing. Proposed New Town Locations and Housing Targets Among the proposed […]
EPCs for listed buildings?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for listed buildings remain a complex and often debated issue among landlords and letting agents. The challenge lies in balancing heritage preservation with energy efficiency requirements, particularly as the minimum EPC rating for rented properties is set at grade E. The EPC dilemma for listed buildings Many landlords of listed properties […]
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