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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. 

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.

Keeping tenants safe is of paramount importance and there is legislation that ensures the UK’s privately rented homes are fit for habitation. An important milestone in England has brought one area of safety back into the spotlight.

Younger Millennials (born between 1991 and 1996) and those in Generation Z (1997-2012) still see a future in property investment. That was the surprising finding of a new survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.