03/03/2026
VALUATION REQUEST
News
02/03/2026
This one-stop property portal is designed to improve transparency and standards in the industry.
Despite privacy concerns for landlords, it should deliver value to stakeholders across the industry.
PROPOSED CHANGES - The PRS database will l... read more »
02/03/2026
With Section 21 going, rent in advance banned, and Section 13 disputes on the rise, protecting income is getting harder.
Landlords are more cautious, tenants are more stretched, and agents are expected to do more.
No rent guarantee insurance? ... read more »
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 »
