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 KnowEnergy efficiency rules are changing and while the final details are still being confirmed, one direction is already clear. Rental properties will be expected to reach EPC C by 2030, and the way EPCs are measured is evolving too.
For many landlords, especially those managing properties themselves or building portfolios, the concern isn’t just what is changing, it’s how to plan upgrades without facing large, unexpected costs later.
Continue reading EPC Changes 2026–2030: What Kent Landlords Need To Start Planning For NowThe Autumn Budget delivered by Rachel Reeves has sparked plenty of conversation across the property sector — and understandably so. While the headlines may appear broad, the impact on landlords, particularly here in Kent, is very real.
Continue reading Budget 2025 – What the Latest Announcements Mean for Landlords in KentAcross Kent and the UK, more landlords than ever are considering selling their rental properties. And it’s easy to understand why. With rising costs, increasing regulation, and the looming Renters Rights Bill, many landlords are feeling the pressure and wondering whether it’s all still worth it.
Continue reading Landlords Are Selling Up – But Here’s Why You Might Not Have ToThe Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14th January 2025 and is now heading to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. While some changes have been made to the Bill during its Committee Stage, the core elements remain largely unchanged. The Bill is expected to become law in the spring, significantly altering the landscape for landlords and tenants alike.
Continue reading The Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Amendments and What They Mean for Kent Landlords and Property Investors
