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May 1 2026 - Renters' Right 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!

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Nov 27, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Autumn Budget 2025: 3 key takeaways for letting agents and landlords

Rachel Reeves' second Autumn Budget brought a few new challenges to council tax and rental income. Here are the key takeaways.

A row of Victorian homes. The buildings are brown with white window sashes.

Oct 17, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Rent a Room Scheme UK: Guide for tax-free income

You can earn £7,500 tax-free by renting a furnished room in your home. Learn how the Rent a Room Scheme works, who’s eligible, and when to opt in or out.

Two doors, one green and one purple, flanked by three ornamental trees.

Oct 16, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Retaining and returning holding deposits (under the Tenant Fees Act)

The Tenant Fees Act introduced strict rules around how letting agents and landlords retain and return holding deposits.

An aerial shot shows the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, with the River Thames in the foreground. The Gothic Revival architecture of the Parliament building dominates the left and center of the frame, stretching along the riverbank. Big Ben, with its clock face visible, stands tall to the right of the Parliament building. Westminster Abbey is also visible to the right of Big Ben. The city extends into the hazy background, with a mix of historical and modern buildings under an overcast sky. A white boat is visible on the River Thames in the bottom left, and traffic can be seen on the road running parallel to the river.

Jun 16, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

5 surprising takeaways from the UK Spending Review (2025)

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered some welcome news for the private rented sector in the 2025 Spending Review on Wednesday, June 11.

Panoramic view of the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben in London, with the River Thames and Westminster Bridge in the foreground, under a bright blue sky.

Mar 27, 2025

Landlords

Legislation

Spring Statement 2025: 6 striking takeaways for the PRS

Labour announced billions in additional funding for social and affordable housing, while also promising to cut red tape to accelerate construction.

Autumn Budget 2024: Key things letting agents need to know from Goodlord

Oct 30, 2024

Legislation

Autumn Budget 2024: 4 key takeaways for letting agents & landlords

Labour’s first Budget in 14 years delivered good news on Capital Gains Tax, although Stamp Duty rises caused concern. Here’s what you need to know...

Energy Performance Certificates: Are they driving landlords out of the sector?

Oct 14, 2024

Legislation

Energy Performance Certificates: Are they driving landlords out of the sector?

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations have become a key concern for landlords and letting agents. But are they forcing landlords out of the market?

What letting agents need to know about the next wave of licensing enforcement

Oct 14, 2024

Legislation

What letting agents need to know about the next wave of licensing enforcement

With Kamma's latest insights, letting agents can stay compliant, avoid fines, and protect their landlords during the next wave of licensing enforcement.

Will Labour’s plan to abolish fixed-term tenancies affect English letting agents?

Oct 14, 2024

Legislation

Will Labour’s plan to abolish fixed-term tenancies affect English letting agents?

Scotland abolished fixed-term tenancies in 2017. Scottish letting agent Kevin Davidson-Hall shares insights on the upcoming legislative changes in England.

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