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The Renters’ Rights Bill represents the most significant shake-up of England’s private rental market in decades Aimed at improving tenant security and housing standards, this legislation proposes sweeping reforms that will affect all landlords, especially those in the student lettings sector. In this article, we’ll break down the Bill’s background, key provisions, special implications for student properties, and what to expect as it progresses into law.
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by Patrick Garratt - 8th October 2025
Back in September, we wrote a response to the governments Renters' Reform white paper, to which we have now received a response.
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by Patrick Garratt - 3rd November 2022
The Renters' Reform White Paper outlines was in which landlords will be able to evict tenants when section 21 notices are abolished.
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by Patrick Garratt - 23rd September 2022
Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, published the government's Levelling Up White Paper on 2nd February 2022. In amongst the wide ranging policies which are designed to 'close the gap between rich and the poor' there are three key proposals which will affect the private rented sector.
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by Patrick Garratt - 28th February 2022
It was announced recently that the Government have released a new consultation which proposes amending the energy efficiency regulations for the PRS (private rented properties) in England and Wales.
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by Patrick Garratt - 2nd October 2020
The Home Office has announced that Right to Rent checks can be completed without meeting tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020
Across the whole of Birmingham, permitted development rights to change a property from a family home to an HMO are withdrawn as of 8th June 2020.
IMPORTANT: If you don't maintain the C4 usage of your property, you could wipe thousands of pounds off the value of your property.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st March 2020
Five-yearly electrical safety checks are on their way. What can landlords with student property expect? Ben Holdnall has read the legislation. Here are his thoughts.
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- 16th January 2020
Landlords in England are required to provide a guide about renting to all tenants. You can find the document here, as well as an explanation of the legislation.
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by Patrick Garratt - 12th August 2019
The consultation on Section 21 notices is now open. There's some hard news for landlords with student property. That's why it's crucial you get involved.
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by Patrick Garratt - 5th August 2019