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TPFG Sees Growth Opportunity as Renters’ Rights Act Nears

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG), owner of Belvoir and Martin & Co, has identified the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act as an “attractive growth opportunity” for its property management services. The company reports a rise in enquiries from landlords seeking support with compliance and management.

In a trading update ahead of its AGM, TPFG stated that the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act in May 2026 is expected to increase the regulatory and operational burden on self-managed landlords. The group’s board believes this will create a significant opportunity for professionally managed operators such as TPFG.

TPFG is already seeing increased interest from self-managed landlords who are looking for assistance with compliance and property management. The board described this trend as an attractive medium-term growth opportunity for its franchise network.

Earlier this month, landlords and their agents were warned about potential £7,000 fines for failing to provide tenants with a key information sheet required by the Renters’ Rights Act. Freedom of Information data highlighted a gap between the number of downloads of the mandatory document and the total number of landlords.

TPFG reported a 39% increase in profits and a 25% rise in revenue last year. Adjusted profit before tax rose to £31 million, up from £22.3 million, and group revenue increased to £84.3 million, up from £67.3 million. In January, TPFG acquired a controlling stake in a financial services company linked to the Mortgage Advice Bureau, expanding its team of mortgage advisers to more than 300.

These developments are relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks as the regulatory landscape changes and demand for professional property management services grows.