Renting
Renting news for tenants and landlords: renters' rights and tenancy law, rent rises, evictions, deposits, letting fees, and new rules for landlords. Desk editor: Anthony Ivahand (AiProperty).
London room rental costs 2026: inner London hits £1,002 a month
Inner London room rents are £1 short of their record, SpareRoom says, as supply falls. We compare London postcodes, UK room rental prices by region and what it means for your budget.
Awaab’s Law private landlords 2026: NRLA responds to consultation
The NRLA has responded to the government's consultation on extending Awaab's Law to private rentals in England. The consultation closes on 18 December 2026.
UK rental market demand surge: tenant demand up third month
RICS surveyors report tenant demand growing for a third straight month while landlord instructions stay weak. Official figures show UK rental prices rising 3.5% a year.
Can landlords refuse pets in England? Your right to ask explained
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 gives English tenants the right to request a pet, and landlords cannot refuse unreasonably. New Propertymark guidance explains the 28-day timeframe.
Renters Rights Act scrapping remark: Conservatives say no plan
Shadow housing secretary Katie Lam appeared to back scrapping the Act, but her party says there is no policy plan. Meanwhile, Zoopla figures cited by an agency show London rental supply down 6% on a year ago.
Landlord database cost put at £327m a year, NRLA warns
The NRLA says private rental sector database fees will cost landlords at least £327m a year, and warns the bill will fall on tenants. Here is what the £65 charge means.
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We explain what each law change means in practice, when it takes effect, and which parts of the UK it applies to.