30/09/2025
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30/09/2025
This month, rumours about the future of Stamp Duty have been circulating around Westminster, Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering charging National Insurance on landlords, and the Renters’ Rights Bill continues its march towards Royal Assent... read more »
22/09/2025
A Guide to deposit alternative products for tenants
Deposit alternative products, also known as deposit replacement products, are becoming increasingly popular among landlords and tenants alike.
In light of the cost of living crisis, the products c... read more »
28/08/2025
The Renters' Rights Bill 2025: 7 Changes Every Landlord Must Know (Before It's Too Late)
The rental landscape is about to change dramatically. The Labour government's Renters' Rights Bill 2025 represents the biggest shake-up to private renting in de... read more »
10/06/2025
Letting agents across the UK are contending with two major challenges: a sharp rise in tenancy fraud and increasingly stringent compliance requirements.
In the past year alone, fraudulent rental applications have surged by 140%. Forged documents hav... read more »
14/05/2025
New regulation introduced in May 2025 means agents need to conduct sanctions checks on every tenant and landlord by law.
Before May 14 2025, letting agents only needed to conduct sanctions checks where monthly rents exceeded €10,000 per... read more »
15/04/2025
For some time, the Renters' Rights Bill was at a dead stop. But now, the wheels are back in motion.
In late March, the Government confirmed three committee sessions, where Peers will examine the Bill line by line and also consider amendm... read more »
26/01/2025
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the most significant reform the private rented sector (PRS) has seen since the Housing Act 1988. Introduced to Parliament on 11 September 2024, the Bill has wide-ranging implications for landlords, tenants, and letti... read more »
22/01/2025
2025 is set to be a landmark year for the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
Preparation will be key to ensuring that you not only survive, but thrive in the post-Renters' Rights Bill landscape. And at Abacus Homes, we're here to help you do that.
... read more »
15/10/2024
Dear Landlord.
October aims to set the pace for English legislation for the next 12 months. Once parliament resumes on 7 October, new changes will be discussed that will affect the private rental sector.
From the... read more »
14/10/2024
Once the Renters’ Rights Bill has been passed, Section 8 notices will become the Sole method for Tenant Eviction.
Here’s what letting agents and Landlords need to know.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will bring major reforms by the abol... read more »
