Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know Before the 2026 Rollout
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
on 1st Dec 2025 The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law in England, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has set out a three-phase rollout beginning in May 2026. But while the roadmap focuses on next spring, the...
Letting Property in Bristol : Renters Rights Bill Ping Pong Begins!
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
on 18th Sep 2025 Renters Rights Bill – We Start a Game of Ping Pong ! 🚨 The Renters Rights Bill is moving closer to becoming law – but landlords still have time to prepare. Here’s the latest update and what you should be doing now. 📌...
Lords Approve Key Renters' Rights Bill Changes – What It Means for Landlords
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As the Renters’ Rights Bill moves closer to becoming law, the House of Lords has approved several important amendments — many of them welcomed by property industry groups. If these changes are accepted by the House of Commons,...
Tenants' Rights to Request Pets Under the Renters' Rights Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
5 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
As part of the UK Government’s planned overhaul of the private rental sector, the Renters' Rights Bill introduces several important changes aimed at improving transparency and fairness for tenants. One of the most widely...
Is the Renters' Rights Bill Signalling the End of Rent to Rent?
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
At Goldsmith Property, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the ever-changing legislative landscape affecting landlords. Our focus has always been on ensuring our clients can enjoy hassle-free rental income, underpinned by legal...
Rent Increases Under the Renters (Reform) Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
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The Renters (Reform) Bill is bringing sweeping changes to how landlords can manage rent increases—and these changes could significantly impact how and when you’re able to adjust rent in response to rising costs. If you're a...
What to expect from 2022 - The End of Section 21 !
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What to expect from 2022 - The End of Section 21! I know this terrifies most landlords and agents, and rightly so. But with any change comes an opportunity to shape that change in a way that works better. Yes, I am hopelessly...
Do HMOs Need an EPC ?
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This probably seems like a no brainer at first glance, every property needs an EPC ! Actually this is a bit of a grey area. The Deregulation Act makes it unlawful to serve a Section 21 Notice in England when the landlord is in...
Council Tax on HMO Rooms
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If you are a HMO landlord and haven’t been hit yet with the Council trying to band HMO rooms individually for Council Tax, then know that it will surely be coming at some point in the future. The motivation for Councils to do...
Cheap Fees are Worth Every Penny !
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Everyone wants to get a good deal, to cut costs and use their money more efficiently. But you have to be careful, sometimes it can be a false economy. Some services are really important to you and you don’t just want them done,...