Awaab’s Law is set to bring stricter rules on dealing with serious property hazards to the private rented sector. But what will this mean for landlords, and should you be doing anything differently now?
On 8 October 2026, the Government announced the next step towards extending Awaab’s Law to private rented properties in England, with a new consultation launched to determine how the legislation should work.
Continue reading Awaab’s Law Is Coming to Private Rentals: Are Kent Landlords Ready?Landlords in Medway have another important date to add to their calendars.
Medway Council has confirmed that its new selective licensing and additional HMO licensing schemes will begin on 4 January 2027, introducing new licensing requirements for thousands of privately rented properties within designated areas.
Continue reading Landlord Licensing Is Expanding in KentPhase 2 of the Renters’ Rights Act is moving closer, and we now have confirmed details of the new national landlord database.
The Government’s Register Your Rental Property service will begin rolling out across England from 15 December 2026, with landlords required to register themselves and each qualifying rental property.
Continue reading The New Landlord Database Is Coming: What Kent Landlords Need to Prepare NowSince the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026, rent reviews have changed significantly for landlords.
The right for tenants to challenge a rent increase isn’t new. What has changed is the process, the potential financial consequences of a challenge – and, it appears, tenants’ willingness to use the First-tier Tribunal (FTT).
Continue reading Rent Reviews After the Renters’ Rights Act: Could Your Next Increase End Up at Tribunal?What is actually happening in the Kent rental market – and are there still opportunities for buy-to-let investors in 2026?
The latest figures make interesting reading.
Rents are still rising across many parts of Kent, while property price growth has been relatively modest in some of the areas we work in. At the same time, we’re seeing tenants becoming more selective, enquiries slowing and some properties taking longer to let.
Continue reading Kent Buy-to-Let in 2026: Are the Opportunities Still There?On 7th August 2026, the first quarterly submission deadline arrives for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
For many landlords and self-employed individuals, this marks one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in recent years.
Continue reading Making Tax Digital Is Here – Are You Ready?From Monday 13th July 2026, a range of court and tribunal fees increased across England and Wales following the Government’s annual review of HM Courts & Tribunals Service fees.
At first glance, many of the increases appear relatively small.
Continue reading Landlord Court Fees Have Increased: What Does This Mean for You?The HHSRS now assesses 21 potential hazards that could affect tenants’ health and safety. The standards haven’t changed—but the way councils assess and enforce them has.
On 23rd June 2026, the Government introduced an updated Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) – the framework used by local authorities to assess health and safety hazards in privately rented homes.
Continue reading HHSRS Changes 2026 – Why Routine Property Inspections Matter More Than Ever for Kent LandlordsWhen the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1st May 2026, Section 21 was officially abolished.
For many landlords, this immediately raised a worrying question:
Continue reading Section 8 Grounds Replacing Section 21 – What’s ChangedSince the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1st May 2026, we’ve received more questions about tenant notice periods than almost any other aspect of the new legislation.
Continue reading Renters’ Rights Act Notice Periods: One Month or Two? What Kent Landlords Need to Know
