How does Your Garden Grow?
As the Chelsea Flower Show once again captures national attention, it is a timely reminder that outdoor space — no matter how large or small — remains one of the most valued aspects of any home. From beautifully landscaped gardens to compact courtyards and even small apartment balconies filled with herbs and flowers, outdoor areas have become so important to tenants and landlords.
In the lettings sector, gardens are often treated as an “extra”, but in reality they form part of the property itself and require the same level of care, management, and attention as the interior. Since Covid, there has been a noticeable shift in how tenants use and value outside space. Small gardens can be transformed into usable living areas, balconies become miniature growing spaces, and tenants seek properties where they can enjoy fresh air, entertain, or simply create a calmer environment away from busy working lives.
Settling Into Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act
An interesting and highly insightful few weeks. It has now been just over two weeks since the implementation of Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act, and what has been particularly interesting is how quickly the practical, real-life implications have come to the fore.
The level of attention to detail demonstrated by letting agents and landlords in preparing for the service of the Information Sheet has been impressive. Ensuring that the document is served in a compliant, accurate, and diligent manner has clearly been a major priority across the sector.
The process itself involves a significant amount of work — carefully cross-referencing records to ensure that each individual tenant receives a copy of the Information Sheet, verifying that correct tenant email addresses are held on file, and in many cases taking additional steps where there is any concern that service may later be challenged or deemed invalid.
The New Section 8 Notice - Key Facts
The landscape of residential possession proceedings is changing significantly under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and understanding how Section 8 (Form 3A) now operates is essential for landlords, agents, housing professionals, and property managers.
This focused and practical virtual training session has been designed to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of the new Section 8 framework, the revised possession grounds, updated notice requirements, evidential expectations, and the practical implications for tenancy management and enforcement.
With Section 21 having been abolished, many landlords and agents are facing uncertainty regarding compliance, strategy, documentation, and risk management. This session will break down the legislation in straightforward terms and provide practical guidance on navigating the new legal landscape confidently and professionally.
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.