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Majority of Tenants Unaware of Renters Rights Act, Survey Finds
A recent survey found that 69% of private sector tenants in England are unaware of or do not understand the Renters Rights Act.
Landlords Warned Not to Miss HMO Deadline
Landlords are reminded of an upcoming HMO deadline on August 25, with warnings of consequences for missing it.
Activists Call for Awaab’s Law to Apply to Private Landlords in 2026
Generation Rent is urging the government to impose Awaab’s Law on private landlords this year, but the government says it will follow secondary legislation at a later date.
Most of UK Experiencing Record High Room Rents
Most of the UK is seeing record high room rents, according to SpareRoom, as reported by Letting Agent Today.
One in Eight Prime London Lets Exempt from Renters Rights Act
Letting Agent Today reports that one in eight prime London lets are exempt from the Renters Rights Act, alongside changes in lets agreed and new instructions.
RICS Reports Increase in Tenant Demand
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has reported that tenant demand is rising again, according to its latest market survey.
Rising Property Values Push More Families Into Inheritance Tax Net
Frozen inheritance tax thresholds and rising UK property values are drawing more families into the inheritance tax system, according to a report by Mortgage Strategy.
Majority of Tenants Unaware of Renters Rights Act, Survey Finds
A recent survey found that 69% of private sector tenants in England are unaware of or do not understand the Renters Rights Act.
Government Asserts Court Preparedness for Renters’ Rights Act
The government claims the justice system is ready for the Renters’ Rights Act, despite industry warnings about potential strain on the courts.
RICS Survey Reports Rising Tenant Demand and Fewer Landlord Instructions
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey shows tenant demand in the lettings market has risen, while landlord instructions have dropped, indicating a supply squeeze in the PRS.
London Leads UK Rental Growth as Average Rents Rise in June 2026
Average UK monthly rent reached £1,353 in June 2026, up from £1,340 in May, with London leading rental growth, according to HomeLet’s rental index.
Welsh MPs Warn EPC C Targets May Increase Rents Due to Upgrade Costs
Welsh MPs have raised concerns that EPC C targets could lead to higher rents as landlords face the costs of energy-efficiency upgrades.