Rent reviews have become a sharper operational issue in 2026. For landlords, the question is not simply whether costs have risen or whether a property has been under-rented for several years. For tenants, it is not simply whether an increase feels large. The central question is whether the right rent has been proposed through the right process. There is no single percentage cap that applies across the whole United Kingdom. Housing law is devolved, and the rules in England, Wa

Navigating Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 If your landlord has recently proposed a rent increase, or if you are anticipating a rent review, understanding your legal standing is more critical than ever. The landscape of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England has fundamentally shifted. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 — which came into force on 1 May 2026 — has overhauled how rent increases are managed, creating a strictly regulated environment that landlords

The Final Countdown: 19 Days Left There are 19 days until the Renters' Right Act. This is the final countdown. This is the time for the final preparation. By now, you should be preparing to convert fixed-term tenancies to periodic , downloading the government information sheet, and aligning your rent increase notices with Section 13 rules. If you're not doing these things, you're behind. And 2026 bring even more challenges: MTD, RRA, and EPC reforms. Professional management b

The landscape of the UK private rented sector is undergoing a seismic shift. With the abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions under the Renters' Rights Bill, landlords, investors, and property managers face a new and unforgiving reality. For decades, Section 21 provided a straightforward, flexible mechanism to regain possession of a property without citing a specific reason. That era is over. This is not just a legal update. It is a defining moment that will separate pro

On 1 May 2026, the Private Rented Sector Changes Forever On 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will fundamentally transform tenancies across England. This is not a minor legislative update or a simple tweak to existing guidelines. This is a complete overhaul of how landlord-tenant relationships operate within the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Under current legislation, the abolition of fixed-term tenancies, the removal of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, and the introduc