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The Guild Hosts Free Webinar on Phase Two of Renters’ Rights Act

The Guild of Property Professionals is offering its members a free webinar today to help them prepare for Phase Two of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). The session aims to provide agents with the latest guidance on compliance and how to advise landlord clients as further reforms are introduced later this year.

Since Phase One of the RRA came into effect on 1 May, the legislation has brought significant changes to the private rented sector. These include the conversion of assured shorthold tenancies into assured periodic tenancies with no fixed end date, the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, and the introduction of reformed grounds for possession.

Attention is now turning to Phase Two of the RRA, which is due to be introduced later in 2026. According to the Guild, this next stage is expected to include the gradual rollout of a new database for the private rented sector, implemented regionally. While Phase Two is reported to introduce fewer immediate operational changes than the first phase, agents are encouraged to understand the new requirements and prepare to guide landlords through the evolving regulatory landscape.

The webinar, taking place on Thursday 30 July, is led by Paul Offley, Compliance Officer at The Guild of Property Professionals. The session will provide updates on Phase Two, explain what agents need to know ahead of its implementation, answer members’ questions, and continue to support agents as they adapt to the changes introduced under Phase One.

The Guild states that keeping members informed about legislative changes is a key part of its support, and that webinars like this are designed to ensure agents have access to timely guidance from industry experts.