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The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords need to know
The Renters' Rights Act has transformed the private rental market, introducing major changes to evictions, rent increases, pets and tenant protections. Here's w...

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The Renters' Rights Act has changed how landlords can regain possession of their properties, making the process more formal and evidence-based.

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The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

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Ian Haslem with landlord John English at the Ivy House pub, Holmfield, in December 1980

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the announcement that every pub in England will get 15 per cent off its business rates bill from April. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

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Rental yields are among the strongest they’ve been in years but purchasing a buy-to-let property shouldn’t be approached lightly, says Andrew Milnes, head of the Mortgage Advice Bureau Bingley. Picture: Adobe Stock

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Rental yields are among the strongest they’ve been in years but purchasing a buy-to-let property shouldn’t be approached lightly, says Andrew Milnes, head of the Mortgage Advice Bureau Bingley. Picture: Adobe Stock

Yorkshire councils 'enabling rogue and criminal landlords'

Mark Manning, managing director of Manning Stainton

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For those unfamiliar with the term, selective licensing is a scheme that requires private landlords in designated areas to obtain a licence from their local authority before renting out a property. (Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

'Introduction of Selective Licensing creates potential problems'

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New landlord licensing rules to come in across parts of Rotherham
Landlords in several parts of Rotherham will soon be required to hold a licence under a new selective licensing scheme approved by the council.
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Mark Manning, managing director of Manning Stainton.

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Campaigning MP Luke Charters and StepChange chief executive Vikki Brownridge at the charity's Leeds HQ. Credit: StepChange

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A view of the Leeds skyline from Beeston, Leeds. Experts expect 2026 to open with renewed buyer confidence as interest rates ease and postponed moves return to the market. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

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The new Renters' Rights Act has been described by ministers as a major step towards fairness for tenants, but across Yorkshire, many landlords say it’s deepening uncertainty in an already strained rental market.

How Yorkshire’s landlords are reacting as a new law reshapes the housing market

Jonathan Morgan, director at Zenko City Living.

Landlords urged to check for secret maintenance mark-ups

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched a new “Scale-up Unit” aimed at giving support to financial services firms. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Reeves backed Leeds landlord licencing amid rule-break at London home

The law was named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged mould exposure in social housing.

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Evlo and other organisations are calling for significant reforms to how credit histories are built in the UK.

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Miles Pickard is director at Pickard Properties.

The Government risks pushing landlords out of the market - Miles Pickard

David Mear shares his expert insight

Responsible landlords can benefit from the Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters' Rights Bill includes new measures to help tenants with both children and pets

Your rights as a renter and the big changes being made

Sally Appleton shares her expert insight

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Richard Kendall Estate Agent is holding a webinar on April 30, when you can learn all you need to navigate your way through – sign up

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High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

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Landlords are being urged to comply with MEES regulations

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Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

Build, build, build is the agenda

Labour housing policy promises more new homes and radical change

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Average rent asking prices outside of London hit a new high - analysis

Skipton Group chief executive Stuart Haire says no-deposit mortgages are helping renters get their own properties.

Hundreds snap up no-deposit mortgages with Skipton Building Society

Buy to let tax advice

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Forecasts are favourable

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Landlords have complained about the selective licensing scheme

Landlord considering legal action over 'eye-watering' licensing fee proposal

MHA staff in front of the firm's head office in Bradford.

West Yorkshire housing association shortlisted for two national awards

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Breaking Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Landlords are facing increases in their mortgage payments. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Landlords increase rents as they face 40 per cent increase in mortgage interest

Landlords in Yorkshire are seeing improved returns

Yorkshire landlords see rental income rise at double national rate

Private landlords and the tax implications

Tackling tax changes that private landlords must adhere to

If you rent your property but don’t want the pain and the strain then Valee Accommodation can support you. Submitted picture

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Landlords selling up will typically make around £10,500 less than they would have done had they sold in 2022, analysis suggests.

Yorkshire landlords selling up this year ‘typically make £5,000 less'

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Hull landlords have spoken about the challenges facing venues after the sad closure of the prominent New Clarence pub in Hull city centre, where the landlord said the hospitality industry was “on its knees”.

Yorkshire landlords speak out after popular pub closure

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