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28/08/2026

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19/08/2026

How the Buy-to-Let Market is Evolving Due to the Renters’ Rights Act

Three months on from its introduction, how is the Renters’ Rights Act shaping the rental market? Let’s take a look.

It was billed as the biggest overhaul of the rental market in decades.
A once-in-a-generation reset that, depending on whom you spoke to, would either crush rogue landlords like cockroaches or the rental market as we know it.

As it turns out, neither of these predictions has proved true – so far at least.
But the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) is having an impact.

Many tenants report feeling more secure following the abolition of no-fault evictions.

And some landlords have sold up. (However, many other landlords have stayed put, and some have even expanded their portfolios.)

Reports indicate that the RRA is also influencing the behaviour of tenants and landlords in other ways.

Tenants are shopping around more

The RRA banned bidding wars and made it illegal for landlords to accept or encourage rent above the advertised price.

This appears to have made the application process less frenzied, as good tenants no longer worry about being rejected solely on the basis of price.

As a result, they are taking more time to do their homework and compare properties.

What this means for landlords

Responsible landlords who keep their rentals in good condition, understand the local market, and set their rents appropriately have nothing to fear.

Demand for rental properties is still strong (supply is still at least 20% down on pre-pandemic levels). Hence, competition is healthy for well-kept, reasonably priced rentals.

However, with tenants placing greater emphasis on research, your marketing needs to be slick and your photography professional-standard to show your property at its very best.

Rent-setting

Another outcome of the RRA stems from the rule that landlords can only increase rent once a year, and not within the first 12 months of a tenancy.

This has made rent setting an even more critical task for landlords.
Set the rent too low, and you’ll have to wait a year to redress the imbalance.

Then, of course, there is the possibility that when you come to increase the rent a year later, the tenant challenges the hike if they feel it is unreasonably large.

What this means for landlords

As always, it’s best to get the rent right the first time.

It’s helpful to take an evidence-based approach (if you’re ever challenged, you’ll have data to draw on).

A reputable letting agent can advise you on the market norms and provide you with comparable rental evidence based on agreed lettings.

If you’d like help managing your rental in the Renters’ Rights era, get in touch. We can help.

18/08/2026

📢 SURSTRÖMMING CHALLENGE REMINDER!

Just a reminder that on 18th September, John & Vag will be taking on the infamous Surströmming Challenge to raise money for Winston's Wish Child Bereavement UK💙

Winston's Wish Child Bereavement UK provides vital support to bereaved children and young people, and we're proud to be raising funds for such an amazing charity.

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10/08/2026

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10/08/2026

How to Plan for Future Heatwaves: What Landlords Need to Know

With heatwaves and health alerts on the rise, what can landlords do to adapt to the changing weather?

The UK’s housing stock wasn’t built to cope with the blistering high temperatures that we’ve witnessed so far in 2026.

And even if the worst is behind us for now, scientists predict that we’ll experience more of such extreme heat events in the years to come.

Given this, what issues do landlords need to consider now and in the future? Let’s take a look.

But first, what are a landlord’s obligations?

A landlord has a duty to ensure their rental property is safe to live in.
But they’re not, by law, required to provide appliances such as fans or cooling units,* although they can do so at their own discretion.

However, a landlord is responsible for ensuring the property is adequately ventilated.

They should therefore ensure that extractor fans in bathrooms and kitchens work, as they remove hot, sticky air.

Windows should also open with ease, so that tenants can ventilate a room and get rid of stale air at the end of a scorching day.

Any issues with recurring mould (which would indicate a ventilation problem) should be addressed.

If your rental does have air conditioning, ensure it is serviced regularly.

Tenant behaviour

It’s helpful to discuss ways to minimise the heat with your tenant. Much of this is common sense, but it never hurts to have a friendly, informal chat.

For example, it’s best to keep windows and doors closed, and curtains drawn, during the hottest part of the day.

Fans and portable cooling units should be used in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. These appliances shouldn’t be left to run continuously, as they can overheat. It’s also important to ensure they’re not plugged into a multi-socket adapter or an extension cord, as this too can increase the risk of fire.

Other measures to beat the heat

The housing industry has coined a new term – ‘heat-ready’ – to describe properties that can withstand high temperatures and heatwaves safely.

To improve the heat-readiness of a rental, landlords could consider:
• Installing blackout blinds to block direct sunlight.
• Upgrading insulation to keep the cold out in winter and block extreme heat.
• Planting drought-resistant plants and shrubs in the garden. They’ll need less watering, which is ideal, especially during hosepipe bans.

You don’t have to do all of these things at once. But they could be measures you incorporate as you make changes or improvements over time.

Work together

If a tenant raises a heat-related concern, keep records of all correspondence and receipts detailing any work you carry out.

For more advice about managing your rental property, contact us today.
*Note: Unless it’s already a condition of the tenancy agreement