Legislation
Property Matters Newsletter – Spring 2026
As London reacts to the recent local election results, the property market continues to adjust to shifting conditions across both lettings and sales. In this edition we cover: Property Matters Newsletter Contents Landlords put 700 rental homes up for sale […]
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: What UK Property Owners Need to Know in 2026
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is one of the biggest changes to UK tax reporting for landlords and self-employed individuals in recent years. If you own rental property, it is important to understand whether the new rules apply […]
The Renters’ Rights Act: What 1 May 2026 Means for Landlords
The clock is ticking. In less than two weeks, the rental landscape in England will undergo its most significant transformation in decades. Whether you're a seasoned portfolio landlord or managing a single buy-to-let, here's what you need to know about […]
What Landlords Should Do Now: Renters’ Rights, MTD & More
With the Renters’ Rights Bill on the way, I attended an industry event to gauge landlord sentiment and market direction. Here are the key takeaways from the National Landlord Investment Show in London. ✅ To-Do List for Landlords in 2025 […]
Renters’ Rights Bill
The government introduced the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Commons. Details announced on 11 September 2024 Here are the key measures outlined in the Bill: Abolishing Section 21 ‘no fault evictions’ to eliminate the risk of arbitrary evictions, […]
Renters (Reform) Bill – Proposed Changes to Section 8 Grounds
The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill had its first reading in Parliament on 17 May. The draft is here. The loss of Section 21 is certain to be replaced by amended Section 8 grounds for possession. This blog covers a few […]
Are You Ready for the New Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations?
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 come into effect on 1 October 2022 with no transitional arrangements. The potential fine for non-compliance can be up to £5,000, levied against each breach rather than against the property or […]
Renters’ Reform White Paper 2022 – Do Not Panic
The ‘A fairer private rented sector’ white paper has been published, setting out the government’s long-term vision for a private rented sector (PRS) that is “fit for the 21st century and delivers a better deal for tenants”. The announcement is […]
Levelling-Up White Paper – Big on Soundbites, Small on Detail
What Is It? The government recently published the much-anticipated white paper on how it plans to “level up” the UK by means of a complete “system change”. But what does this actually mean for the Private Rental Sector (PRS)? To […]
What Landlords Need To Know About ‘Breathing Space’
The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 came into force this week. The scheme applies to individuals in England and Wales. There was a worrying silence in the run up […]