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Agents issue Renters Rights Act guidance ahead of 100,000 student influx
More than 100,000 students are expected to move or return to Manchester for the new academic year, with thousands preparing to secure accommodation across one of the UK’s busiest university cities. The city has five universities across the Greater Manchester area, making it a major hub for student rentals.
With fewer rental homes becoming available and major tenancy reforms now in force under the Renters’ Rights Act, students face a more competitive and unfamiliar market than ever before as they search for the right place to live while they study.
Letting agents are issuing guidance to help students navigate these changes. Reduced supply and new legal requirements mean both students and agents need to be well-prepared for the upcoming influx.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, this means ensuring compliance with the Renters’ Rights Act while managing high demand. The reforms are already in force, so agents must adapt their processes to avoid delays and disputes.
With thousands of students preparing to secure accommodation, the market is expected to be particularly tight. Agents are advised to stay informed about the latest guidance and to communicate clearly with landlords and tenants.
Source: Letting Agent Today