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Apr 24, 2025
New Legal Requirement from May 2025: What Lettings Agents, Landlords & Tenants Need to Know About Financial Sanctions Checks
From 14 May 2025, a new legal obligation will come into force requiring letting agents in the UK to carry out financial sanctions checks on both landlords and tenants. This move marks a significant st
Mar 24, 2025
Government Announces Committee Stage Dates for Renters’ Rights Bill
The Government has scheduled the committee stage for the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Lords, with sessions set for April 22 and April 24, 2025. This phase involves a detailed, line-by-line exa
Jan 28, 2025
Banning Rent in Advance: Why it could backfire on those in need
The Renters’ Rights Bill has sparked significant debate, and one particular amendment—banning landlords from requesting more than one month’s rent in advance—has raised serious concerns. While the gov
Nov 22, 2024
How Purpose-Built Student Accommodation is Shaping the Future of University Living
As the student housing market evolves, one trend is reshaping university cities across the UK, and nowhere is this more evident than in Manchester: the rise of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBS
Nov 15, 2024
Why We Choose OnTheMarket for Property Listings – And Why It Matters for You
Since we started listing our properties on OnTheMarket back in 2017, we’ve seen firsthand the value it provides. Whether you’re a landlord looking for quality tenants or a tenant searching for your ne
Nov 8, 2024
What Tenants Want: Insights on Periodic vs Fixed-Term Tenancies
As the UK government pushes forward with rental reforms, one of the most debated issues for both landlords and tenants is the type of tenancy agreement that works best: fixed-term or periodic. Labour’
Nov 1, 2024
Key Takeaways from the Latest UK Budget for Landlords and Tenants
The UK’s recent Budget, unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, includes significant changes for the property market, especially for landlords and tenants. From increases in stamp duty to the introducti
Oct 16, 2024
How Labour’s Proposed Reforms Could Impact Student Tenancies
With Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill on the horizon, landlords across the UK are preparing for a wave of changes to the private rented sector (PRS). While many of these reforms are aimed at improving te