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What landlords in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch need to know For many years, buy-to-let has been one of the UK’s most popular forms of investment. But in 2026, the landscape has changed considerably. Higher costs, increased taxation, new legislation and changing

The 31 July deadline landlords could not miss For years, Section 21 was the route landlords used to regain possession of their property without having to rely on specific legal grounds. However, with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section

Where leasehold and the Renters’ Rights Act stand in mid-2026 The private rented sector is living through its biggest regulatory shake-up in decades, but the pace of change depends entirely on which part of the property world you’re looking at. Ground

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