The Debate: Does the Renters’ Rights Act punish landlords? Opinion The Renters’ Rights Act has been described as the sector's biggest shakeup in 40 years. Will it punish landlords, or just hold rogue ones to account?
Renters and landlords ‘in the dark’ on new law, Labour warned Property 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 [...]
Rushanara Ali just did what any rational landlord would Opinion As a government minister, Rushanara Ali was foolish, but as a landlord, completely rational. Her case exposes the flaws of rental reform.
Unite boosted by growing student numbers but warns on Renters’ Rights Bill July 8, 2025 Student of accommodation provider Unite has posted an uptick in the value of its two property portfolios, buoyed by high occupancy and growing rents, but warned the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill will increase costs for students. Unite said the value of its UK-wide portfolio grew by 0.6 per cent to £2.9bn, while its London portfolio [...]