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The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) received its first major update since 2006 on 23 June 2026. These changes simplify property assessments and accelerate enforcement. Here's what you, as a landlord, need to know.
The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.
3 out of 10 London landlords are currently negotiating tenancy renewals without realising these rules also changed on 1 May 2026. All tenancies are now periodic, so renewals no longer exist! Rent increases need to be handled via serving an official notice and following a process. Don't make a £7,000 Mistake.
Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.