Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
UK private rents averaged £1,388 per month in June 2026, with annual growth easing to 3.3%, well below the double-digit spikes of 2022 to 2023. Whether you rent or let property, understanding what is driving the slowdown and what the Renters' Rights Act now requires of both sides is essential reading.
Read the articleRegulation for private landlords in England has shifted considerably in 2026, with the Renters' Rights Act, updated EPC rules, and Making Tax Digital all landing in the same period. This checklist pulls the main strands together so you can work through your obligations methodically and protect your rental income.
Read the articleThe Renters Rights Act 2025 took effect on 1 May 2026, bringing the biggest shake-up to English renting law in decades. If you are a tenant, this plain-English guide explains exactly what has changed, what it means for your tenancy, and what to do if you receive any eviction notice.
Read the articleThe core provisions of the Renters Rights Act 2025 are now live, and landlords need to act quickly to stay compliant. From scrapped no-fault evictions to new rent-increase rules, this guide explains what has changed, what you must do now, and what else is coming in 2026.
Read the articleTwo significant changes are coming to the private rented sector later in 2026: a mandatory national landlord database and a new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, these reforms will affect how disputes are handled and what compliance looks like going forward.
Read the articleThe Renters Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026 and changed the rules on tenancies, evictions, rent increases, and deposits across England. Whether you are currently renting or about to sign a new agreement, here is a plain-English guide to what has changed and what it means for you.
Read the articleThe government has confirmed that all privately rented homes in England and Wales must reach EPC band C by October 2030. With over half of rental properties currently below that threshold, landlords face a real deadline, and the earlier you act, the more options and funding you have available.
Read the articleTenant demand is rising sharply while the number of available rental properties continues to fall. The latest RICS data points to a widening gap between supply and demand, and that gap is pushing rents higher. Here is what the picture looks like for landlords and tenants right now.
Read the articleFrom 1 October 2030, all rental properties in England and Wales must achieve a minimum EPC rating of C. With around half of private rented homes currently falling short, and a new assessment method arriving in 2029, landlords who plan ahead now will avoid a costly last-minute scramble.
Read the articleThe Renters Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up to the private rented sector in a generation. From the abolition of no-fault evictions to a ban on rental bidding wars, here is a plain-English guide to what has changed and what it means for you in practice.
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