Renters’ Rights Act: Landlord Impact

While the Renters’ Rights Act is now law, the impact of the profound changes it will make to the Private Rental Sector remains uncertain.

Between our Auctions, Build to Rent, Student Housing and Residential Investment teams, Allsop potentially has over 100,000 clients who will be affected by this legislation – and we want to know what you think those impacts might be.

This short survey has been sent to all our residential landlord and investor clients. I hope you can find the time to share your thoughts with us, and look forward to being able to share the results of the survey in the coming weeks.

(Seb Verity, Head of Research)

Renters’ Rights Act: Landlord Impact

While the Renters’ Rights Act is now law, the impact of the profound changes it will make to the Private Rental Sector remains uncertain.

Between our Auctions, Build to Rent, Student Housing and Residential Investment teams, Allsop potentially has over 100,000 clients who will be affected by this legislation – and we want to know what you think those impacts might be.

This short survey has been sent to all our residential landlord and investor clients. I hope you can find the time to share your thoughts with us, and look forward to being able to share the results of the survey in the coming weeks.

(Seb Verity, Head of Research)

What type of Landlord are you?

Portfolio Size

Question:

How many residential properties do you currently let in the Private Rented Sector?

Landlord Type

Question:

Which of the following best describes you?

Primary Tenant Base

Question:

What is your primary tenant demographic?

The Survey

Question 1: Future Intentions

The abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions represents one of the most significant changes in the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will need to use specific grounds for possession with extended notice periods (minimum 2 months for most grounds). This fundamentally changes the risk profile of buy-to-let investment.

Question:

Following the abolition of Section 21 and the introduction of new possession grounds, how likely are you to continue letting your property/properties in the private rented sector?

Question 2: Cost Response

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces several new compliance requirements that will increase landlord costs, including:

  • PRS Database registration
  • Mandatory Ombudsman membership
  • Decent Homes Standard upgrades
  • Awaab’s Law compliance

The government’s Impact Assessment acknowledges uncertainty about how landlords will respond to these increased costs, particularly whether costs will be absorbed or passed through to tenants via rent increases.

Question:

If your costs increase as a result of new regulations (e.g., compliance, registration, Ombudsman membership, property standards), how do you expect to respond?

Question 3: Income Stability Concern

Under the new system, all tenancies will become periodic (rolling month-to-month or as specified in the agreement). Fixed-term tenancies will be abolished. This means tenants can give 2 months’ notice and leave at any time, rather than being committed to a fixed term (e.g., 12 months).

While this provides greater flexibility for tenants, it may create income uncertainty for landlords who previously relied on fixed-term commitments for financial planning, particularly those with mortgage obligations.

Question:

How concerned are you about rental income predictability under the new periodic tenancy system (where tenants can leave with 2 months’ notice at any time)?

Question 4: Compliance Readiness

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces four major compliance requirements for all private landlords:

  1. PRS Database Registration – Mandatory registration of all rental properties (expected spring/summer 2026)
  2. Ombudsman Membership – All landlords must join an approved redress scheme
  3. Decent Homes Standard – Properties must meet minimum quality standards (implementation timeline to be confirmed, likely 2030's)
  4. Awaab’s Law – Strict timeframes for addressing serious hazards (24 hours for emergencies, 10-14 days for damp/mould)

How prepared do you feel you are for the new compliance requirements?

Optional:

If you selected “Somewhat prepared” or “Not prepared”, what is your main concern? (Optional)

Question 5: Future Investment Plans

The Renters’ Rights Act will fundamentally reshape the Private Rented Sector. The government’s Impact Assessment acknowledges significant uncertainty about how the reforms will affect landlord investment behaviour and, consequently, the supply of rental properties.

Some landlords may view the more regulated market as an opportunity (reduced competition as others exit, potential for rent growth in constrained supply). Others may see increased regulatory burden and reduced flexibility as reasons to reduce the number of rental investments, or exit the sector entirely.

Question:

How do you think the Renters’ Rights Act will affect your property investment plans over the next 2-3 years?

Optional: Additional Comments

We’d love to hear any other thoughts you have about how the Renters’ Rights Act might impact your business or the future of the rental sector.

Question:

Is there anything else you’d like to add about how the Renters’ Rights Act might affect you?

Thank You

We will be publishing the results of this survey to help landlords understand how the sector is responding to the Renters' Rights Act in due course.

Further Information

Compliance Checklist

New Grounds for Possession

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Portfolio Strategy Framework

If you are thinking of selling, Allsop is uniquely positioned to advise on the best route to market, whether that be via private treaty, auction or a combination of the two. Contact Michael Linane or Richard Adamson to discuss your options:

Richard Adamson

Residential Auction

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Michael Linane

Residential Investment

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If you are thinking of selling, Allsop is uniquely positioned to advise on the best route to market, whether that be via private treaty, auction or a combination of the two. Contact Michael Linane or Richard Adamson to discuss your options:

Richard Adamson

Residential Auction

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Michael Linane

Residential Investment

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Contact Vicky Bingham to discuss the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act on your HMO investments in more detail:

Vicky Bingham

Student Housing

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Contact Vicky Bingham to discuss the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act on your HMO investments in more detail:

Vicky Bingham

Student Housing

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Important Notice

This survey and accompanying explanatory content have been prepared by Allsop for information purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. While we have taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, the content reflects our understanding of the Renters' Rights Act as at 18th November 2025 and is subject to change as the legislation progresses through Parliament and secondary legislation is published. The information provided represents Allsop's opinion and interpretation of the proposed legislation and should not be relied upon as a definitive statement of the law or its application to your specific circumstances. We strongly recommend that you seek independent legal, tax, and financial advice tailored to your individual situation before making any investment or business decisions based on the content of this survey. Allsop accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information contained herein.

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