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As the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) approaches its key implementation dates, different types of landlords will face different challenges. Based on the government's six-segment model, here is your tailored action plan to stay compliant and profitable. The RRA 2026 Action...

The government’s latest English Housing Survey (EPLS) has taken a new approach to analysing the private rented sector by "segmenting" landlords into six distinct business models. The goal? To better understand landlord behaviour so the government can more accurately...

In a late-Friday announcement just before the Christmas break, the Government issued updated guidance for the Tenant Fees Act (TFA) 2019. These changes are designed to bring the TFA in line with the incoming Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). While described as "minor," these...

New Towns: Save the Date for January 15th Mark your calendars for 15 January 2026, when the Commons Chamber will hold a dedicated debate on the future of New Towns. Why it matters for landlords: Supply & Demand: New Towns represent a massive shift in housing...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent and will shortly come into force, marking a significant reform of England’s planning system. The new Act is intended to accelerate the delivery of housing and infrastructure, supporting the government’s...

Writing in Property118, Shabnam Ali-Khan, a Partner at Russell-Cooke and a member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) warns that reform of the leasehold system is widely accepted as overdue. The existing model is complex and, in some...

As Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill nears the end of its "ping-pong" stage in Parliament, private landlords need to look closely at the fine print. While you may view yourself primarily as a property owner, if you employ anyone to help run your business—such...

A family of landlords in West London has been ordered to pay £929,621 following one of the largest recent penalties for planning breaches in the private rented sector. The case, brought by Ealing Council and concluding at Isleworth Crown Court after six years, related...

The government has defended its decision to ban landlords from requesting rent in advance under the Renters’ Rights Act, rejecting claims that the measure could exclude vulnerable tenants from the private rented sector. In official guidance, ministers argue that large...

The government has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at improving landlords’ understanding of how the Renters’ Rights Act will operate in practice ahead of its implementation on 1 May 2026. The campaign consists of a series of guidance notes explaining how...