The Spring Budget 2025 has arrived, and with it comes a wave of changes that will impact landlords and property investors across the UK. At Lifeboat Lettings, we understand that staying on top of new legislation can feel overwhelming, so we’ve broken down the key updates that matter most to you—and what steps you should take now to stay ahead.
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Renters’ Rights Bill Passes Second Reading in the Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill has reached a significant milestone, recently passing its second reading in the House of Lords. The debate, led by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour), saw 44 members of the Lords discussing key aspects of the proposed legislation. Below is a breakdown of the key points and what they could mean for landlords and property investors in Kent.
Continue reading Renters’ Rights Bill Passes Second Reading in the LordsUpdate on the Renters Rights Bill
As largely anticipated, the Renters’ Rights Bill has smoothly passed its second reading in the House of Commons on 9th October. thanks to Labour’s huge majority.
This happened less than a month after the Bill was first introduced and within the first 100 days in office of the new government. The Bill delivers on the government’s manifesto commitment to swing power to renters, with the figurehead reform being the abolition of Section 21 evictions across new and existing tenancies at the same time.
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