Renters’ rights act: what does it mean for landlords, rent hikes, tenants and no-fault evictions? Property The government’s long-awaited renters’ rights act comes into force on Friday, 1 May. Labour says the new law will “level the playing field” between landlords and tenants, but many in the residential rental sector have been alarmed by the scale of the changes and there are concerns that many independent landlords will exit the market [...]
Occupancy down at Unite Students, but demand surges at ‘elite’ universities Property Unite Students saw a slide in occupancy across its portfolio, offset by resilient demand at top elite universities. The student accommodation developer reported a 9 per cent increase in adjusted earnings to £232.3m for 2025. However, its statutory profit fell by 78 per cent due to a decline in the valuation of the property portfolio. [...]
Landlords advised to ‘get their ducks in a row’ as Renters’ Rights Bill signed to law Property The Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent yesterday after a year-long journey through Parliament. The bill, which will remove so-called no-fault evictions, strengthen tenant protections and digitalise the sector, promises to shake up the market for both landlords and tenants – with considerable new burdens for the former. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government [...]
Renters and landlords ‘in the dark’ on new law, Labour warned September 10, 2025 The UK’s landlord lobby group has warned that renters and landlords ‘desperately’ need more clarity on the rollout of the government’s Renters Rights Bill. The bill, which was debated in the House of Commons on Monday, is expected to receive Royal Assent in late 2025 and to become law in early 2026. It is one of [...]
Will the Renter’s Rights Bill push up costs for student accommodation? July 9, 2025 The Renter’s Rights Bill is set to introduce huge changes into the UK’s property market. Landlords and tenants alike will see significant upheaval, with fixed-term tenancies abolished, no-fault evictions banned and pets allowed. But how much will all of this affect students? Unite, which is the largest provider of student housing in the UK, reckons [...]
Rayner urged to reform landlord fees in Renters’ Rights Bill June 30, 2025 Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been urged to reform high landlords’ fees in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill to help balance the market. In a letter to the Housing Secretary, lettings and property management agent Hello Neighbour said that landlords were being charged £2bn in London alone in “excessive fees”. These fees are related to exit [...]