News Updates

This week’s landlord news highlights key developments ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, including tenant challenges to pet refusals, landlord tenant selection strategies, and

Subletting is a common issue landlords and letting agents face, yet it often raises questions about legality and tenant rights. Understanding what subletting entails and

Rent arrears can pose a significant challenge for landlords, even when tenants are generally reliable. Various factors, such as changes in employment or unexpected personal

As the Renters’ Rights Act approaches implementation, a significant number of landlords are considering exiting the private rented sector. Agent Rainmaker urges letting agents to

Landlords face a looming deadline of 31 May to provide tenants with the official Renters’ Rights Act information sheet and, crucially, to prove that tenants

The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey reveals a cooling housing market alongside rising tenant demand and increasing rents. While buyer enquiries and

Policy discussions around the private rented sector often centre on tangible outcomes such as rent levels, housing availability, and tenant protections. While these remain crucial,

From next month, the Renters’ Rights Act will come into full effect, marking the end of Section 21 notices and introducing civil penalties of up

The government has issued detailed guidance to assist tenants in challenging landlords through rent repayment orders (RROs), a move that reflects the tougher penalties introduced

The UK government has indicated a commitment to enhancing enforcement measures against criminal landlords, following research revealing that councils currently recover only a quarter of