Settling In - The Renters’ Rights Act 2025
12 Days since the introduction of Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and what have we learnt?
This is just the beginning of significant legislative change and Settling In to the new norm. A great deal of work has already been done by letting agents, landlords, stakeholders, legal firms, the Law Commission and MHCLG with more to come.
The Private Rented Sector has NOT collapsed as predicted by the national press. Yes landlords have exited the market, however, many millions remain.
Tenant service of notice and the tenant’s right to challenge a rent increase have been widely discussed since the Act was granted Royal Assent. On the 1st May 2026, we did not witness every single tenant in England serving notice on their landlord or challenging a rent increase via the First-tier Tribunal.
The King’s Speech 2026
Today’s King’s Speech is expected to set out the government’s priorities for the next parliamentary session, with a major focus on housing, public services, economic reform and infrastructure.
More than 35 bills and draft bills are expected to be announced as the government outlines its plans for the year ahead.
Housing and property reform are expected to play a significant role in today’s speech. Proposed measures are likely to include further leasehold and commonhold reform, making it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their leases or purchase their freehold interests. The government is also expected to continue efforts to reduce excessive ground rents and strengthen protections for leaseholders.
Building safety is also expected to remain a priority following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. New legislation is likely to accelerate the remediation of unsafe cladding and introduce stronger obligations on developers and building owners to improve safety standards in residential buildings across England.
The National Landlord Investment Show Sponsors GLM’s Charity Golf Day
We are proud to announce the National Landlord Investment Show as the Main Sponsor of our Charity Golf Day this year.
Established in May 2013, the National Landlord Investment Show has grown exponentially year-on-year. To date they have successfully delivered almost 100 live exhibitions at key locations across the UK. Their show locations are carefully selected to ensure both attendees and exhibitors get the most from each event. Run by landlords for landlords, they know exactly what the sector requires, and how to translate that into producing great shows.
Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act - It’s Team-Work
Just a note the day after the day when Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act came into force- a thank you to a wonderful team who work tirelessly to support our clients and me - Lauren Green, Natasha Eddy and Pixels and Puzzles; our most phenomenal Chair Tweedie Brown ;
David Smith for providing incredible high level detailed and practical insight to the Act which I am sure will continue to evolve and gives us all something to think about for the next - well many years;
Jason Charles and Hannah Wainwright of Rightmove, David Hackett of DPS, Tracey Hanbury, Steve Hanbury and Kate Faulkner OBE of the National Landlords’ Investment Show, you provide access to a wide range of experts in one space that would otherwise be extremely difficult to find.
Paul Shamplina your travels across the country have reached so many landlords and agents - put your feet up.