2026 UK Rental Market under Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know

Описание: In this episode of UK Property News, host Ian Collins is joined by Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director at LRG, to break down the Renters’ Rights Act and its impact on UK landlords, tenants, and the wider rental market in 2026.

With Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026, this episode explains the key changes landlords need to prepare for now.

They explore how the Renters’ Rights Act will change the private rented sector, what the biggest risks and opportunities are for landlords, and the one crucial action landlords should be taking now to stay compliant.

Key highlights from this episode:
0:00 – 1:23 – Introduction
1:24 – 3:04 – UK Rental Market 2026 overview
3:05 – 6:19 – Impact of the Renters' Rights Act
6:20 – 9:30 – Renters' Rights Act: now and what’s ahead?
9:31 – 10:47 – About LRG
10:48 – 14:15 – Biggest concerns among landlords
14:17 – 15:24 – Changes for tenants
15:25 – 17:20 – Predictions for rental growth in 2026
17:21 – 19:59 – One thing landlords need to do to prepare


As the UK private rented sector undergoes its biggest reform in decades, staying informed is essential.
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