The proposed changes come alongside plans allowing tenants higher rent arrears and challenging credit checks.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is due to return to the House of Lords on the 1st of July.

57% of tenants face challenges securing a rental, with 21% citing upfront rent as a barrier.

Government retrofit rules could be confirmed as late as 2026, leaving less than two years to comply.

Only 7.72% of first-time buyers in 2025 are opting for new builds, down from 10.03% in 2022

96% of landlords say they lack confidence in the courts’ ability to cope.

The Government’s proposed Renters’ Rights Bill, while maintaining fixed-term tenancy agreements for Purpose Built Student Accommodation, fails to extend the same provisions...

The House of Lords is preparing to start its detailed scrutiny of the Renters’ Rights Bill next week.

Over 60% of tenants say they don’t know if the long-awaited Bill will address their concerns.

The National Residential Landlords Association has warned that greater clarity is needed surrounding when measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill will take effect.