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The 7 Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make (And How to Avoid Them)
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Renting is changing today, what landlords need to know
May 2026 is here and Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act has now come into force.
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Landlord updates April 2026: Navigating the Renters Rights Act and New Tax Rules
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Is Buy-to-Let Still Worth it in 2026?
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Get Ready for Making Tax Digital: a landlord's guide for April 2026
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Understanding Fixed-Term Tenancies and the Changes Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Introduction: A Fundamental Change to Tenancy Structure
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Introduction: Major Rental Reform Is Now Law
In October 2025, Parliament passed the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, bringing in the most significant overhaul of private renting law in decades. The Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, meaning it is now law in England.
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New Landlord Requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has become law (Royal Assent October 2025) and introduces several new rules for landlords in England. Not all measures are live yet many provisions roll out in phases. For example, stronger enforcement powers for councils began in December 2025, and major tenancy reforms (like ending “no fault” evictions) take effect from 1 May 2026. The requirements for the new PRS (Private Rented Sector) Portal and the mandatory landlord Ombudsman scheme are due in the next phase: the PRS Portal will start rolling out in late 2026, with full mandatory landlord registration expected by 2027, and the PRS Landlord Ombudsman should be fully operational by around 2028.
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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Ending Discrimination – A Guide for Landlords
Big changes are here for landlords and tenants now that the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has become law. After receiving Royal Assent in October 2025, this Act expressly prohibits certain discriminatory renting practices. In particular, from May 1, 2026 onward landlords and agents can no longer use blanket rules like “No
