Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Key Summary (Effective 1 May 2026)
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes to the private rented sector from 1 May 2026, automatically applying to most assured and assured shorthold tenancies. Tenancy Structure All fixed-term tenancies will be abolished and replaced with rolling (periodic) tenancies. Existing tenancies will automatically convert, continuing indefinitely until ended by either party with valid notice. End of Section […]
Rates Up. Deals Down. The Mortgage Market Is Moving Fast.
Mortgage choice has tightened sharply in recent days, with borrowing costs rising as markets increasingly expect further interest rate increases from the Bank of England. Average fixed rates have climbed, with two-year deals now reaching around 5.43%, while the number of available mortgage products has fallen significantly. According to Moneyfacts, hundreds of products have already […]
Renters’ Rights Act Update: New Information Sheet for Tenants
The Renters’ Rights Act continues to move closer to implementation, and the Government has now released further detail around a key requirement that all landlords must be aware of — the introduction of a new Information Sheet for tenants. This document is designed to clearly explain how the upcoming legislation will affect existing tenancies, including […]
