New pet rules for landlords: what the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 means for your property

From 1 May 2026, landlords will need to manage pet requests differently. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a statutory right for tenants to request permission to keep a pet, ending automatic blanket bans in tenancy agreements. While landlords retain the right to refuse in certain circumstances, decisions must now be assessed carefully, justified clearly […]
How we help landlords in West Derby stay one step ahead of legislation

Landlord legislation is not standing still. Over the past few years, the private rented sector has seen wave after wave of reform. From electrical safety requirements and minimum EPC standards to the upcoming abolition of Section 21 and the introduction of strengthened possession grounds, the direction of travel is clear. The sector is becoming more […]
How we help landlords in Huyton stay one step ahead of legislation

Landlord legislation is not standing still. Over recent years, the private rented sector has experienced continued reform. From electrical safety requirements and minimum EPC standards to the planned abolition of Section 21 and strengthened possession grounds, the direction of travel is clear. The sector is becoming more regulated, more transparent and more professional. For landlords […]
How we help landlords in Prescot stay one step ahead of legislation

Landlord legislation is not standing still. Over the past few years, the private rented sector has seen continued reform. From electrical safety requirements and minimum EPC standards to the upcoming abolition of Section 21 and strengthened possession grounds, the direction of travel is clear. The sector is becoming more regulated, more transparent and more professional. […]
The Myth of the “Kind” Huddersfield Landlord

Most rental problems in Huddersfield don’t start with bad landlords or tenants. They start with good intentions — and silence. Imagine a tenant moves into a two-bedroom home in 2016 at £530 per month. It’s fair for the time. Everyone is happy. Over the years, rents across Huddersfield rise sharply. By 2025, similar homes rent […]
The hidden costs of let-only: Why more landlords are switching to full management

On paper, let-only looks efficient. You pay a one-off fee, a tenant is sourced, the agreement is signed and the keys are handed over. From there, you take control. No ongoing management percentage. No monthly deductions. Just rental income landing in your account. For many landlords in Woolton and across South Liverpool, that approach feels […]
60 days to May: Is your Pontefract rental portfolio ready for the new possession laws?

The countdown is on. On May 1, 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act reaches its final implementation phase, and Section 21 will be abolished. For landlords in Pontefract, this marks one of the most significant legal shifts in a generation. The ability to regain possession without fault will disappear, and every possession case will need to […]