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.
Continue reading Is Self-Managing Still Worth It in 2026? Time, Cost, and Risks Under the Renters’ Rights ActTag: Tenant Rights
Update 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.
Continue reading Update on the Renters Rights BillRenters’ Rights Bill – What You Need to Know
The Government has recently confirmed details of its much-anticipated Renters’ Rights Bill, including the abolition of Section 21 notices and bans on rental bidding wars, among other proposals.
Continue reading Renters’ Rights Bill – What You Need to KnowElection Update – Renters Reform Bill Will NOT Become Law
Since our last newsletter, there has been a snap General Election called by Rishi Sunak announced for the 4th July. Parliament has therefore now been dissolved.
Continue reading Election Update – Renters Reform Bill Will NOT Become Law