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The Renters' Rights Act - What's changing and when
The Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, becoming the Renters’ Rights Act
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The Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, becoming the Renters’ Rights Act
More than half of UK renters are “flathuggers” - could you be one of them? We explain the phenomenon and its impact on the lives of renters.
We’ve done the maths and put together several options which could help to make your rent cheaper - keep reading to see how!
On Monday 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and entered into law,
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The Renters' Rights Bill is set to improve housing standards in the private rental sector. The
What’s considered “affordable” when it comes to rent can be dictated by the “30% rule”* - the idea that your rent shouldn’t cost more than 30% of your income. But, in 2025, that rule is becoming less realistic.
The Renters' Rights Bill is focused on improving security, rights, and protections for renters. We recently
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Setting foot on the property ladder has traditionally been considered a milestone of adulthood, but between rising inflation and stagnant wages, do renters still aspire to own a home - and can they afford to?
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Lodgers have long been a feature of Britain’s housing landscape, and today just over a quarter of all UK room ads are posted by homeowners looking to rent out empty bedrooms.
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