01/10/2026
VALUATION REQUEST
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01/10/2026
What Bournemouth and Poole Landlords Need Ready by 14 November 2027
The Government’s new Private Rented Sector Database is being introduced region by region. Landlords will need to register each in-scope rental property and keep the informatio... read more »
21/09/2026
The private rented sector changed on 1 May 2026. Section 21 “no-fault” evictions were abolished, most assured shorthold tenancies became assured periodic tenancies, and landlords now need to follow new rules covering rent increases, ren... read more »
03/03/2026
With just 50 Days left until the commencement of the Renters Rights Act on May the 1st 2026, we wanted to refresh you on the changes and how it will affect tenancies moving forward.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the most significant refo... read more »
02/03/2026
The Renters’ Rights Act abolishes Section 21 evictions
By abolishing Section 21, the government aims to end “arbitrary” evictions. In their view, this will provide renters with more security and stability, enabling them to establ... read more »
02/03/2026
Fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will be replaced by periodic tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Act.
With this change, the Government aims to give tenants the freedom to leave substandard properties.
ASTS BECOME PERIODIC TENA... read more »
02/03/2026
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes to standard rent increase procedures.
UNIFIED RENT INCREASE MECHANISM - After the abolition of ASTs, Section 13 notices will become the only mechanism for increasing rent.
This ... read more »
02/03/2026
PROPOSED CHANGES - In an effort to improve the quality of housing stock in the UK by 2036, the Decent Homes Standard will be applied to the PRS.
Previously, the Decent Homes Standard has only applied to properties in the social housing sector.
With... read more »
02/03/2026
In a significant step for tenant safety, Awaab’s Law will soon apply to all rental properties.
STRICT REPAIR TIMELINES - After the 2020 death of Awaab Ishak, Awaab’s Law imposed strict timelines on landlords to investigate and fix d... read more »
02/03/2026
Landlords will soon be unable to deny a “reasonable” pet request from their tenants.
Proposed Changes
Animal-loving tenants will have stronger rights to request pets, while landlords will have fewer grounds to deny them.
THE RI... read more »
02/03/2026
Families with children and renters on benefits have historically struggled to find homes in the PRS.
The Renters’ Rights Act changes that families with children and renters on benefits have historically struggled to find homes in the PRS. The ... read more »
