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England: rules changed on 1 May 2026
Letting a home in England?
The tenancy rules changed on 1 May 2026. Our guide explains what this means for agreements, rent increases and asking a tenant to leave.
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England: right-to-rent guide requires registered digital identity providers
Landlords in England who choose a digital identity service for right-to-rent checks must use a registered provider that is authorised to carry out those checks. The Home Office’s revised landlord guide applies to checks made on or after 1 October 2026. Right to rent means checking whether an adult is allowed to rent a home…
Summer rental enquiries eased across Great Britain, Rightmove reports
Rental listings across Great Britain received an average of 11 viewing enquiries each during July and August 2026, according to Rightmove’s latest analysis. That was below the average of 12 in the same months of 2025 and well below the average of 28 in 2022. The national average hides large local differences. Birkenhead and Wallasey…
England: Westminster seeks HMRC data for short-let investigations
Westminster has backed a proposed HMRC data-sharing route for short-let investigations. The agreement is still under discussion.
England: London rental competition reached a 2026 peak in August
Foxtons recorded its highest 2026 renter-to-new-listing ratio in London in August, while registrations remained below 2025 levels.
England: Telford and Wrekin withdraws additional HMO licensing scheme
The council has revoked its additional HMO licensing designation and will contact existing applicants about refunds where applicable. Mandatory licensing continues.
UK Bank Rate held at 3.75% as three policymakers back a rise
The September decision leaves Bank Rate unchanged. For landlords with a mortgage, the rate on their own loan still depends on its terms and their lender.
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