How will Letting Agents be spending the next 45 Days?
The government will be publishing statutory documents - templates - for landlords and of course, letting agents to use. Once the Information Sheet, Written Statement of Information & Terms, updated Section 8 (Form 3A) and Section 13 (Form 4A), time needs to be set aside to read and familiarise the whole of the letting team with these documents.
Relying on CRM systems and PropTech to streamline and speed up processes is great, however, questions surrounding the purpose of these documents, how they are served, consequences of non-compliance, need to be answered and that remit sits with the negotiators, valuers, property management team and in some respects directors and decisions makers.
Section 8 Notice & It’s Purpose
Before the introduction of the assured tenancy regime, most private residential tenancies were governed by Rent Act 1977.
Under that framework, tenants enjoyed security of tenure, meaning that landlords could only regain possession on a limited number of statutory grounds.
The courts exercised discretion and, in many cases, possession would only be granted if it was considered reasonable to do so.
As a consequence, the Rent Act system was widely regarded as offering tenants a very high level of protection, but it also significantly restricted landlords’ ability to recover possession of their properties.
International Women’s Day - 20 Year Olds’ Perspective
On International Women’s Day we asked three women in their 20s for their perspectives of what being a woman in 2026 is like.
I love being a woman in 2026. I have grown up surrounded by conversations about equality, confidence, and opportunity my whole life. My parents and teachers always encouraged me to believe I could pursue any career and challenge any outdated expectations that come my way.
In 2026, I feel fortunate to live in a time where more opportunities are becoming increasingly available to me and other women. Female role models are more visible than ever, representing women in business, sport, global politics, and more.
New Rules - Section 8 Grounds 1 and 1A
The reliance on these 2 Mandatory Grounds under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 have raised significant questions throughout the private rented sector.
Comments published by the national press, trade press and those who do not understand the intricacies and detail are far from helpful.
Landlords must obtain legal advice before going down this route, ensuring the time-frames are adhered to and the restrictions are not breached.
The government has published further guidance on the rules that will govern the service of Section 8 under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.