The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is the most substantial reform of the private rented sector in decades. While much of the public discussion focuses on tenants, the changes for landlords are equally significant. Understanding the timeline, new obligations, and strategic adjustments will be essential for staying compliant and protecting your investment.
This post breaks down what the Act means for landlords and provides a clear roadmap of when each change is happening.
Private landlords are alive and well – and they are younger than you think. In 2024, analysis completed by the national accountancy group, UHY Hacker Young, found more than 3,000 landlords in the UK were aged 21 or younger. Collectively, they earned more than £66 million from their rental income.
As we approach 2026, Doncaster emerges as a prominent location for property investment in the UK. Offering diverse opportunities and key areas for consideration, we take a look into the best areas of Doncaster to invest in 2026.
Robert De Niro made a glamorous appearance in Deansgate this week celebrating the launch of NOBU Manchester, an exciting addition to the city's property scene.
The Bank of England has announced that interest rates will remain at 4% amid ongoing economic pressures.
All eyes have been on the House of Commons when it comes to property. After lengthy debate, detail and adaptation, the Renters’ Rights Bill became an Act on 27nd October 2025. Its contents will mainly affect lettings in England and Wales but the discrimination ban protecting tenants with children and tenants in receipt of benefits will also apply in Scotland.
The Renters Rights Bill receives royal assent marking a historic shift in the UK's rental legislation.
Landlords have a duty of care to keep buy-to-lets in a fit and habitable state, as detailed in the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Act 2004. Responsibilities include preventing mice and rats from entering the property and addressing an infestation that is a result of sub-standard living conditions.
When it comes to fashionable places to live in the UK, one current location is having its moment: the Cotswolds. This designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sits between Bath, Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, covering 790 square miles.
September marked a return to our normal routines after the summer break. Were our minds refocused on finding a new home? How have values changed? Here’s a summary of the property market as we head into the last third of 2025.
The significance of the 22nd September probably escaped your notice but you may already be feeling its effects. It’s the date the Autumn Equinox fell this year and from now until the Spring Equinox, nights will be longer than days.
There are a few signs that autumn is on the horizon (Halloween decorations in the shops, anyone?) and the change in season heralds a change in property focus. September is a peak period for home movers, so what kind of market awaits buyers, sellers and renters? Here’s how August shaped the property industry.
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