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May 1 2026 - Renters' Rights Act Commencement Day

You have 0 days to:

Serve any final Section 21 notices

Stop accepting above-asking rent offers

Prepare for the rental bidding ban

Remove “No DSS” from adverts

Remove “No Children” from listings

Show one clear rent price

Stop using fixed-term agreements

Switch to periodic tenancy templates

Check which tenancies go periodic

Stop taking rent before signing

Take no more than one month’s rent

Move all evictions to Section 8

Train staff on new notice rules

Create Section 13 process flow

Add two months to rent reviews

File court claims for Section 21s

Update landlord move-in grounds

Update landlord selling grounds

Send the RRA Information Sheet

Create written terms where missing

Update How to Rent processes

Review tenant screening questions

Update pet request processes

Stop backdating rent increases

Discuss rent protection backbooks

Act now before it is too late...

Act now!

Sep 3, 2024

Data

Rents stay sky high in August as £1,400 barrier broken for second month in a row

After breaking records in July, rents remained sky high in August - topping the £1,400 threshold for the second month in a row.

Sep 2, 2024

Letting agents

How technology can help letting agents confidently verify tenant affordability

Agents need to feel confident about their tenant's affordability. Learn how payroll integrations, open banking, and HMRC checks can simplify this process for letting agents.

Aug 29, 2024

Letting agents

A guide for letting agents to post on TikTok

TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms, with 1.04 billion monthly active users. Find out how agents can use this platform to boost their business.

Aug 28, 2024

Compliance

How letting agents can prevent fines and ensure compliance

Letting agents face compliance risk in their day-to-day work, but there are ways an agency can reduce that risk using technology.

Aug 27, 2024

Letting agents

What letting agents need to know about deposit alternative tenancies

Deposit-alternative tenancies benefit tenants and landlords while providing a unique selling point for letting agents. But how can agents pitch the scheme to landlords?

Aug 27, 2024

Letting agents

How letting agents can discuss deposit alternative tenancies with landlords

Deposit-alternatives can be a valuable option for both letting agents and landlords. But how should agents approach this conversation with landlords?

Aug 22, 2024

Legislation

Your agency's guide to data protection rules in the UK

Letting agents handle a lot of sensitive data on a daily basis. Ensure your agency complies with UK data protection laws by following this essential guide.

Aug 21, 2024

Letting agents

What are the effects of rent controls on the private rental sector? A guide for letting agents

Suggested rent controls have raised concerns for letting agents and landlords, but do they really benefit the private housing sector?

Aug 20, 2024

Letting agents

PODCAST: Win more landlords through your agency's brand

A digital brand is key for letting agents to set themselves apart from others. Agents can win new landlords and become key figures in their community.

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