Renters’ Rights Bill – what happens next? key dates and impact
The Renters’ Rights Bill is set for review in the House of Commons next week
Marc da Silva
Was the landlord justified in charging cleaning costs after tenant’s arrest?
This case saw the tenant reference a highly unusual scenario
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Former Information Commissioner joins New Homes Ombudsman Service; We Are Unchained appoints Toby Martin
New housing plan criticised for overlooking crisis in rental sector
Almost £5bn has been pledged for housing emergency
Landmark trade body merger approved
Major new property trade association to launch on 1 January
Franchisees launch UK’s first dual travel and estate agency
Book a break or buy a house - a one-stop shop for big moves
New AI optimisation service launches for estate agents
New model allows agents’ existing websites to be found by ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Apple Maps, Bing and voice search such as Siri and Alexa
Majority of landlords unprepared for Renters’ Reform Bill, study finds
The changes being introduced are some of the biggest impacting landlords for decades
TPFG targets faster exchanges with new conveyancing partnerships
Estate agency strikes new deal to speed up home moves
New estate agency launches
Newcomer to market looks to hit the ground running
Free webinar to guide agents on regulatory risks
Host says this webinar will break down the key updates, explain what they mean in practice, and importantly, outline how agents can stay compliant
Crackdown on illegal fees sees 16 letting agents fined more than £100,000
Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, agents cannot charge for unauthorised payments
Knight Frank launches another residential office
This latest announcement comes less than a fortnight since Knight Frank opened a new residential office in Windsor
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Countrywide veteran joins Spicerhaart; Ex-Chestertons exec takes business development role at Harding Green; Gary Barker lands new CEO role
PropTech platform acquires sixth letting agency in just over a year
The strategic acquisition adds a further 850 fully managed properties to Dwelly’s growing portfolio
Hybrid estate agency eXp UK surpasses 800-agent milestone
Hitting 800 agents marks another major milestone
Cheapest and most expensive UK cities for university students revealed
University introduces many students to the private rental sector for the first time
Draker brand merges with KFH
KFH, which Lomond acquired in January 2025, operates more than 60 branches across London
Rental growth eases as supply-demand gap narrows
Just one region recorded a reduction in year-on-year rental costs
Tens of thousands of new homes blocked by wastewater infrastructure failures
Housebuilders warn that wastewater concerns are deepening the housing crisis