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The government has issued new guidance that tightens the rules on rent in advance—and councils now have clearer powers to act when landlords or letting agents step out of line. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, taking large sums of rent

The 2026 rental market in the south of England: A time of adjustment and risk The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is no longer on the horizon—it is here. As of 1st May 2026, the lettings landscape has fundamentally changed, with

The private rented sector is on the brink of one of its most significant transformations in decades. The proposed Renters Rights Bill is set to reshape the way landlords operate, placing greater emphasis on tenant security, compliance, and professional management.  As

The 2026 rental market in the south of England: A time of adjustment and risk In 2026, the rental market across the UK — and especially in the south of England — is settling into a period of moderate change. After

New tenancy rules, rising costs, and the Renters Act As we enter 2026, many landlords are asking themselves a difficult question: is this the year to sell up, or is it time to ride out yet another wave of legislative change?  With

Thinking of selling your rental property in Bournemouth or Poole? Landlords across Bournemouth and Poole are facing one of the most uncertain periods the private rented sector has experienced in years. Rising interest rates, ongoing regulatory changes, and the proposed Renters’

What landlords need to know ahead of May 2026 With the Renters Rights Bill (RRB) receiving Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, landlords across the country are now preparing for one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector

What landlords and tenants need to know The Renters’ Rights Bill represents the most significant reform to the private rental sector in decades. Introduced in September 2024, it has passed all parliamentary stages in the House of Commons as of 22nd

The Renters Rights bill will not be going to Royal Assent until they are back from summer recess in September.  One amendment to the bill that has been withdrawn is to allow landlords to be exempt from joining the new ombudsman

We are in the final stages of the Renters Rights Bill (RRB)and we are also approaching summer Parliamentary Recess!! Presently the timelines are for the House of Lords report stage and 3rd Reading for final debate and amendments is scheduled