Rent Tribunal Cases Have Trebled Since 1 May 2026: What 1,470 Decisions Tell Landlords
14 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
on 7th Sep 2026 Rent tribunal cases have more than trebled since 1 May. We read all 1,470 decisions to find out why. Rent increase challenges at the First-tier Tribunal are up 207% since the Renters' Rights Act rules took effect on 1 May 2026....
HMO vs Standard Letting: Why Your Tenancy Agreement Matters More Than Ever
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
If you’re a landlord reviewing your tenancy agreements right now, you’re not alone. From 1 May 2026, the private rented sector is undergoing one of its biggest shifts in decades, with the move away from Assured Shorthold...
Can You Avoid a Tenancy by Using a Short-Term Let?
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
What Landlords Need to Know in Light of the Renters’ Rights Act The question of whether a landlord can avoid creating a tenancy—and therefore avoid the impact of the Renters' Rights Act—by using a short-term let or licence...
Renters’ Rights Act 2026: What Landlords Need to Do Now
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
The government has now released further detail on the upcoming changes under the Renters’ Rights Act, with new requirements coming into force from 1 May 2026. If you’re a landlord in England—particularly if you’re...
Is Self-Managing Still Worth It for Bristol Landlords in 2026?
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
The rental market has always evolved, but the pace of change in recent years has been significant. Between major legislative reforms, higher compliance standards and changing tenant expectations, many landlords are now asking the...
Bristol Rental Market Update 2026: Rents, Demand & Landlord Outlook
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
The Bristol rental market continues to evolve as we move through 2026. While demand remains strong, shifting legislation, affordability pressures and changing tenant expectations mean landlords need to stay informed to make the...
The New Eviction Grounds Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
One of the biggest concerns for landlords as the Renters' Rights Act approaches is how possession will work in the future. For many years, landlords in Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, and across England have relied on Section 21 —...
Why Bristol & Weston Landlords Must Understand the Renters' Rights Act – Even If You Use a Letting Agent
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
With the Renters' Rights Act becoming law, many landlords across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare are understandably asking: “If I already use a letting agent, do I really need to worry about all these changes?” The short answer...
Serving Section 21 Before the Deadline? Make Sure It’s Valid First
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
With the Renters Rights Act ending Section 21 possession notices from 1 May 2026, many landlords are now considering issuing notices ahead of the deadline — either to sell, exit the market, or remove tenants who may later become...
Life After Section 21: What Landlords Need to Know — and How to Stay Ahead
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
With the Renters Rights Act now reshaping the private rented sector in England, one of the biggest changes is the end of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions. For landlords, this isn’t just a legal tweak — it fundamentally...