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Under the Renters’ Rights Act, the way landlords increase rent has fundamentally changed. The new legislation removes the ease of informal agreements and rent review clauses, replacing them with a single standardised legal framework that all landlords must now follow. For some landlords, this will require a significant shift in both planning and expectations. — Section 13 becomes the only …

According to the 2026 Spring Lettings Report produced by LRG, only 5% of landlords in England operate through limited companies. This means that a significant 95% of landlords will be directly affected by the Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes. If you own rental property in your personal name, this is a shift you cannot afford to overlook. — Who does …

From 1st May, Section 21 eviction notices — the “easy eviction” route that many landlords, agents and solicitors historically relied upon — were formally abolished. This marks one of the most significant changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act and fundamentally changes how landlords regain possession of their properties moving forward. — Important deadlines landlords need to be aware of …

If you are considering selling your rental property, the Renters’ Rights Act introduces major changes that will significantly affect how — and when — you can regain possession. For many landlords, these new rules will require much more careful planning around both tenancy management and exit strategies. — Longer notice periods Under the new legislation, landlords who wish to regain …

One of the most significant changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act is the removal of fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). In their place, all tenancies have automatically become periodic tenancies — meaning they continue on a rolling basis, rather than being tied to a fixed end date. This marks a major shift in the private rental sector and will …

Do you know for certain that your tenancy documents are up to date?  Do you know if you serve the move-in documents to your tenants in the correct sequence? As a landlord who has been renting to tenants for over a decade, I thought I knew this business like the back of my hand.  That was until I discovered an …

A few weeks back, a fellow landlord told me of a situation where her tenant fell into rent arrears.  To offer you a clipped version of a rather complicated story, the best solution was to take the issue to court.  The tenant had been resident for six years, but was over two months late with her payments on the date …

Technology is evolving at a rapid rate – in 2018 you can pay a bill with your fingerprint, experience a different world through some funny looking goggles, be ferried about in a car with no driver, and even create an edible meal or a bicycle on a 3D printer! If I think where these advancements could lead in 10 or …

It was while writing an article about going the extra mile for your tenants and doing little extras to make them feel special that the truth really dawned on me.  I realised that the business practices I used which guaranteed loyalty, referrals and repeat business actually had nothing to do with special gestures.  And although special gestures will make your …