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
on 2nd Feb 2026 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
on 19th Jan 2026 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...
No Rent in Advance Before Contract Signing: What Landlords Need to Know Under the Renters’ Rights Act
3 minute read posted by The Team @ Goldsmith Property
on 15th Dec 2025 One of the more practical — and potentially problematic — changes under the Renters’ Rights Act relates to when landlords and agents can legally request and receive rent. The new rules state that first month’s rent can...
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...