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Bart Day
The rise of fairer renting
The private rented sector (PRS) is changing at a rate not seen for decades, and the most obvious change is the incoming Renters Rights Act. The reason for these changes is clear – the market is moving toward a higher degree of professionalism, greater transparency, fewer pressure tactics, and more protections for tenants.
Pets at home
The relationship between tenants, landlords and pets is changing – and about time too, say many. With the dawn of the Renters’ Rights Act, the long-standing ‘no pets’ default in rental properties is being addressed.
The new PRS Landlord Ombudsman
The emergence of the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Landlord Ombudsman is another change that tenants and landlords in England will no doubt have seen recently. Here’s what we can tell you…
Periodic Tenancies – security and stability for tenants
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act removes fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs), converting them all to periodic – rolling weekly or monthly tenancies – across England. This ends the effective ‘trap’ of locked-in periods, effectively giving the tenant control.
There’s still a place for the Casual Landlord
The UK Private Rental Sector (PRS) has shown overall growth over the last decade, however there’s been a subtle shift away from the smaller ‘casual landlord’ portfolios toward larger corporate landlords.
The end of the Section 21 no-fault evictions
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, and by far the most talked about change is that landlords can no longer evict you simply because your fixed term ends.
Preparing for tax changes in 2026
If you are an income-tax paying landlord, from April 2026, you will have to submit quarterly reports via MTD for Income Tax. This regulation is targeted at the property businesses, and demands accurate record-keeping to avoid penalties.
The new rules regarding Service Charge Transparency
Recent reforms from the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 have pushed clearer service charge handling in the rental housing market up the agenda. The stated objective of these reforms is to build trust and make costs more predictable and accountable.
The Renters’ Rights Act Unpacked
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has been introduced to the England and Wales rental market. Whether it achieves all it set out to do will be seen over time, but what is clear is that it brought more changes to renting than has been seen in decades.