The lettings world is changing and for landlords, the landscape is shifting dramatically. From 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force across England, introducing a host of new obligations, rights, and protections for tenants. For landlords, especially those with portfolios of buy-to-let properties in Kent, these changes aren’t just bureaucratic tweaks, they represent a fundamental shift in how rental properties must be managed.
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Spending Review 2025 – What Kent’s Landlords Need to Know
A £39 billion housing boost, new rent policies, and a raft of national investments – here’s how this year’s Spending Review could shape your rental returns and property strategy.
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Rising number of guarantors needed since pandemic.
Landlords are generally a cautious bunch – and rightly so. Aside from their main home, the rental properties they own are significant investments and therefore decisions who to rent to are not taken lightly and will always be means tested.
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A Guide to Reducing Your Property’s Carbon Footprint.
To reduce the carbon footprint of the UK, the Climate Change Act 2008 sets out legally binding carbon emission reduction targets that the UK must meet. The target is to ensure carbon dioxide emissions are at least 80% lower by 2050 than they were in 1990.
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