RECENT LEGISLATION / September 24, 2026 / By Marc Attwater

Rent Increases, Advance Rent and Bidding

England Rent Increase Rules 2026: Form 4A, Advance Rent and Rental Bidding The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changed several rules about rent in England’s private rented sector on 1 May 2026. Landlords now need to

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 24, 2026 / By Marc Attwater

England: Rent Arrears and Section 8

Section 8 Rent Arrears Eviction in England: Grounds 8, 10 and 11 in 2026 When rent stops arriving, the first useful step is an accurate rent account. Under the rules in force from 1 May

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 24, 2026 / By Marc Attwater

England: Selling a Tenanted Property

Ground 1A: Selling a Tenanted Property in England in 2026 A landlord can decide to sell a rented property, but a sale does not automatically end the tenancy or guarantee vacant possession for a buyer.

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 24, 2026 / By Marc Attwater

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What England Landlords Must Do in 2026

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What England Landlords Must Do in 2026 The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changed the way most private properties are let in England on 1 May 2026. For landlords, the essential tasks

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 11, 2026 / By Marc Attwater

Top 10 Reasons Landlords Are Receiving Civil Penalties in 2026

A British Landlords Association Guide for Landlords in England Published: July 2026 The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which came into force on 1 May 2026, has significantly changed the way local authorities

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Landlord News / September 11, 2026 / By Marc Attwater

EPC C Deadline for Landlords: What the New 2030 Energy Efficiency Rules Mean for Rural Properties

Landlords in England are facing another significant change to the regulation of the private rented sector, with the Government confirming plans for tougher minimum energy efficiency standards. For some time, landlords have heard references to

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 9, 2026 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

How New Rental Reforms Could Reshape Landlord–Tenant Rights

How New Rental Reforms Could Reshape Landlord–Tenant Rights The UK rental sector stands on the brink of one of the most significant transformations in decades. The proposed rental reforms, set to take effect through the

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RECENT LEGISLATION / June 1, 2026 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Why So Many UK Landlords Are Selling Up And What It Means for Renters

Why So Many UK Landlords Are Selling Up And What It Means for Renters The UK rental market is undergoing a seismic shift. More landlords than ever before are choosing to sell up, reshaping the

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RECENT LEGISLATION / June 1, 2026 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

When Landlords Leave: The Impact on Housing Supply and Homelessness

When Landlords Leave: The Impact on Housing Supply and Homelessness Across the United Kingdom, a growing number of landlords are selling their rental properties. What was once a stable and profitable investment is becoming, for

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RECENT LEGISLATION / September 30, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

New EPC/Energy Efficiency Rules in Scotland by 2026: What Landlords Must Upgrade to Stay Lettable

New EPC/Energy Efficiency Rules in Scotland by 2026: What Landlords Must Upgrade to Stay Lettable Scotland is moving towards a low-carbon future, and landlords are now at the centre of these changes. By 2026, new

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