Regulation
Our landlord guide to regulatory changes you need to be aware of.
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21 May 2026
Renters Rights Act: Landlord Mistakes We’re Already Seeing
The Renters’ Rights Act is now in force, and we’re already seeing landlords caught out...
24 April 2026
Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act: First Steps
7 days to go – Are you ready? Between now and our next newsletter, the 1st of May...
16 March 2026
Making Tax Digital: What Landlords Need to Know
As we head into spring, there’s a tax change on the horizon that landlords should...
28 October 2025
Renter’s Rights Bill receives Royal Assent: What landlords need to know
RRB has since received Royal Assent after this article was published. Just over a year...
22 July 2025
Confused by the Renter’s Rights Bill: You’re Not Alone
With the Report Stage having proceeded in the House of Lords this month and with...
22 July 2025
The Effect of a Rise in Inflation on Brighton Property Prices
On 16 July, the Government announced that the UK inflation rate had increased to 3.6%....
12 May 2025
Landlords: Why The Renters’ Reform Bill Isn’t the End but a New Beginning
For many landlords, especially those who rent to students, the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill might...
12 May 2025
Sanction checks: Checking your tenants
In a significant regulatory update for the lettings industry, as of 14th May 2025, all...
29 April 2025
Understanding Ground 6: Eviction for Substantial Works or Redevelopment
Ground 6 of the Housing Act 1988 provides landlords with a legal basis to regain...
11 February 2025
HMO Finance in 2025: What Landlords Need to Know
By Luke Martin, Senior Mortgage and Protection Advisor HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) investment remains...
11 October 2024
Boosting EPC Ratings: Expert Tips and Landlord Concerns
As landlords face new energy efficiency regulations, enhancing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings is becoming...
11 October 2024
Renters’ Rights Bill: 2nd Reading
The Renters’ Rights Bill has successfully cleared its second reading in Parliament, bringing significant changes...
9 April 2024
Brighton Proposes Landlord Licensing Scheme
A new recommendation is on the horizon: the implementation of a landlord licensing scheme for...
9 April 2024
Brighton and Hove Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Increase
Brighton and Hove City Council has voted to increase council tax by 4.99%, reflecting the...
5 July 2023
Employee of the Month- June
We are proud to recognise Jon, our Maintenance Manager, as our Employee of the Month!...
5 July 2023
Conservatives VS. Labour: Housing plans and proposals
Housing is an essential policy area for any political party, given its widespread impact and...
5 July 2023
Are landlords ready for energy efficiency standards?
Recent data reveals a gradual improvement in the energy efficiency of rental properties, with a...
5 July 2023
Resurgence in the Buy-to-Let Market?
Confidence in the buy-to-let market is on the rise. According to the latest Landbay landlord...
3 July 2023
Interest-only mortgages declining but may see a resurgence
The era of more prudent mortgage lending since the Global Financial Crisis means that interest-only...
22 June 2023
Conveyancers halt leasehold transactions: the 4 key issues
Renowned property law experts have strongly criticized the Building Safety Act, with one calling it...
7 June 2023
Renters Reform Bill: landlords brace for student contract chaos
The Renters Reform Bill, recently published by the Government (you can read the full text...
9 May 2023
Inventories crucial to tenant fire safety
According to the head of the Association of Independent Inventory (AIIC), Daniel Evans, inventories play...
9 May 2023
Income from property more than doubled in 10 years
Latest data released by HMRC indicates that over 2.1 million UK taxpayers received income from...
5 May 2023
Buy-to-Let Mortgages Webinar
Our webinar will focus on the current state of the buy-to-let mortgage market and provide...