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The Renters Rights Bill is now the Renters Rights Act – it has been given Royal Assent and is now an Act. This is the most significant shake-up of the rental market in almost 40 years, and it is imperative that the new systems...

🏡 Renters’ Rights Bill: The Key Decisions Landlords Need to Watch The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in its final stages. From 8 September 2025, it enters what’s known as the “ping-pong stage” — where the Bill bounces...

⚖️ New Rules for Landlords Who Want to Move In Themselves The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring sweeping changes to the private rented sector - and one of the key areas affected is when a landlord wants to move back into...

Pets in Rental Properties – Change Is Coming Allowing pets in rented properties has always been a sensitive subject for landlords. While many animals are well-behaved, the fear of property damage, nuisance, or legal...

Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences England & Wales In Part 1, we looked at the general (implied) responsibilities tenants have when it comes to repairs and basic maintenance....

The government’s Renters' Rights Bill is moving steadily through the House of Lords, and with strong cross-party support, it’s clear: the end of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions is now a matter of when, not if. But until...

Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords Published July 2025 | Iles & Jenkin A new report by The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has revealed that the average UK tenancy length has...

📈 EICR Demand Set to Surge – Why Landlords Should Act Early If you’re a landlord, you’ll know just how important it is to keep on top of your legal responsibilities—and one that’s fast approaching for many is the...

Rent Affordability – What It Means for Landlords in 2025 Rents have continued to rise across the UK in 2024, but so has the financial pressure on tenants. As a landlord, understanding rent affordability is crucial—not just for...

Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move In recent years, many landlords have scaled back on letting agent services in an effort to cut costs. But with new legislation like the Renters'...