2025 Landlord Round-Up: New Laws, EPC Reforms and the Road to the Renters Rights Act
As 2025 comes to an end, we want to thank all our customers for your continued trust and support. This year has brought major legislative and compliance changes for property.
The Renters’ Rights Act passed into law and sets about bringing in major changes such as:
- Removal of fixed term tenancies
- Formalising rent increases via Section 13 notices only
- Abolishing Section 21 Notices
- Amending Section 8
- New rules for pet consent, bidding wars, and discrimination
Compliance has been a major factor for landlords and lettings agents with changes to money laundering and sanctions checks and EPC checks. For social landlords, Awaab’s law introduced stricter duties on damp and mould, and electrical safety standards were introduced.
What's Coming in 2026?
- Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act
- Increased compliance duties for landlords and agents
- Further reforms to EPC and leasehold reform
Additionally, from 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a Government initiative designed to modernise how sole traders and landlords manage and report their tax affairs.
If you fall within the MTD thresholds, you will need to keep digital records, use approved software, submit quarterly updates, and file your annual tax return digitally.
When will You Need to MTD?
- From 6 April 2026 – qualifying income over £50,000
- From 6 April 2027 – qualifying income over £30,000
- From 6 April 2028 – qualifying income over £20,000
To help you understand what this means and how to prepare, we have created a dedicated information page with an overview of MTD.
We are continuing to update and expand our full suite of documents to keep you compliant, informed and supported through every change.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a successful, compliant New Year.
The contents of this Newsletter are for reference purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice should be sought in relation to any specific legal matter.