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In today’s challenging media landscape, it can be difficult to grasp an understanding of the market. However, Elissia Heanue, a seasoned property expert with over 26 years experience, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of affairs. Over the past year, the market has experienced significant fluctuations. Typically, trends are predictable, marking ‘busy’ periods. For instance, when children return to school in September, we see a surge of new instructions & eager buyers aiming to relocate by Christmas. Similarly, as spring arrives & the weather improves, homeowners are motivated, leading to an influx of buyers & sellers.

A brief video with Elissia Heanue guiding us through what The Renters Rights Act Information Sheet is and what landlords need to do to ensure they are following legislation.

Information landlords must give tenants under new Act The government has published details of what landlords must put into new tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act – firing the starting gun on the final push towards implementation on 1st May.

A snapshot on what Elissia Heanue, an estate agents with over 25 years experience gets asked on a regular basis.

LANDLORDS CAN YOU REFUSE PETS? One of the changes relates to requests for pets in properties. The Renters’ Rights Act will give all tenants the right to request a pet. The landlord must not refuse a request unless it is reasonable to do so, and they must respond to requests within 28 days. As tenants could apply to court to enforce this right, it’s important that as a landlord you understand how to handle these types of requests going forward.

When inviting a stranger into your home to place a value on it, it can be daunting. Sellers love to point out all the flaws of their properties. Elissia Heanue will walk you through the things you don't need to worry about when we come to value your home.

Elissia Heanue walks us through the Renters’ Rights Act now having gone through Royal assent.

Pet Rights for Tenants Under the Renters’ Rights Bill: What You Can (and Can’t) Do What does the Renters’ Rights Bill actually say about pets in rental homes? The Renters’ Rights Bill gives tenants a fairer opportunity to keep pets in rented accommodation. If a tenant wants to keep a pet, they can now submit a written request. Landlords must respond within 28 days and provide a clear reason if they refuse. Landlords may request that tenants hold pet insurance, but they cannot refuse permission purely on personal views. These new tenancy pet rights strengthen legal protection for responsible renters.

Let’s navigate the Renters’ Rights Bill together and stay informed on the latest updates. Stay tuned for important information on how this bill could impact you as a property owner.

Landlords, stay informed! The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 will soon be here, it’s time to understand how it impacts you, your tenants and your investment. Let’s navigate these changes together!

Renters’ Rights commentary and reporting in the main appears to be almost overwhelmingly negative when considered from the landlords’ perspective. Certainly the proposed legislation will challenge enshrined practises, but there may be benefits for committed private landlords. The commonly held view is that the current Renters’ Reform Bill (RRB) will pass largely unchanged. The Government has a huge majority to enable this. There may be some pressure to amend some parts, for instance to address concerns of student property landlords around periodic only tenancies. Landlord’s and agents should write to their local MPs to raise specific concerns.

Laws for landlords can be a minefield. It is estimated that there are more 170 rules and regulations that apply to the private rented sector, and these are often amended and updated – sometimes at relatively short notice. As a new government assembles, what does this mean for landlords and the rental market?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today laid out his Spring Budget. This comes after weeks of rumours around potential changes to stamp duty tax, and the possible launch of a 99% mortgage scheme.

As we always aim to keep you in the loop with the current changes please see a review as of yesterday.