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This week marks another significant moment in the rollout of the Renters' Rights Act — and this one comes with a direct financial consequence attached. From Monday 22 June, councils across England now have the power to issue fines of up to £7,000 to landlords whose properties contain serious hazards that haven't been addressed.
The rental market continues to shift, with new rules, rising rents and affordability pressures all shaping landlord decisions. July is a good time to review your property and your plans.
A deadline of 2035 sounds comfortably distant. But landlords are being warned that the reformed Decent Homes Standard — which will apply to every privately rented property in England for the first time — is a far bigger undertaking than many realise, and that those who delay could find compliance slipping out of their control.
Scrolling property portals is useful, but registering with an estate agency can give buyers a more personal, proactive search experience, especially when the right home is about to come to market.