Guides, checklists, and regulatory updates to keep your portfolio compliant.
With Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026, Section 8 is now the only legal route to regain possession of your property. And it works nothing like the old system.
The government confirmed in January 2026 that all rental properties in England must achieve a minimum EPC rating of C by 1 October 2030. That gives you just over four years — but there is a decision you need to make right now that could save you thousands.
Every certificate, registration, and legal obligation UK landlords must meet in 2026 — including the new Renters' Rights Act requirements coming into force on 1 May.
Section 21 "no fault" evictions end on 1 May 2026. From that date, every AST in England automatically converts to a periodic tenancy. Here is exactly what changes and how the new possession system works.
If you had your EICR done when it first became mandatory in 2020 or 2021, your certificate is expiring right now. Electricians are already reporting booking backlogs stretching months ahead, and the maximum fine just increased to £40,000.
The Renters' Rights Act takes effect on 1 May 2026, bringing the largest overhaul of private renting law in England for over 30 years. Here are the 12 key changes and exactly what you need to do to prepare.