Kate Hersey - Bespoke Estate Agent

17/04/2026

Great to be here at MegaCamp, building my knowledge and surrounding myself with inspiring people.

Really enjoyed hearing from Phil M Jones today...powerful insights and plenty to take away and implement!

17/04/2026

You'll be pleased to know this is the last of the Renters' Rights updates! But it is possibly the most important.

Don't assume that if you are using a managing agent you are covered. If your agent fails to comply, responsibility lies with you the Landlord.

You will, of course, be able to sue your agent for negligence, but all fines will be your responsibility in the first instance.

16/04/2026

This is the biggest shake-up of the rental sector in decades.

Are you ready for it?

15/04/2026

Yes, you read that right...your information will be publicly available.

Non-compliance?
Fines: £4k → £7k → £40k progression, plus criminal prosecution risk

14/04/2026

If you evict your tenants because you want to sell or move back in...if anything changes (maybe you can't find a buyer and decide to re-let) you will have to wait 12 months before you can re-let.

13/04/2026

10/04/2026

Landlords can still refuse pets, BUT:

Tenants must submit formal requests
Landlords must respond within 28 days
Refusals must be reasonable and justified

“No pets” isn’t as simple as it used to be.

09/04/2026

If one tenant wants to leave they can end the contract...if the other/s wish to stay they can set up a new agreement with the landlord.

08/04/2026

No more verbal agreements...even if it's with your best mate!

07/04/2026

This creates a very different negotiation dynamic in the rental market.

06/04/2026

Even more surprising?

New rent only applies after tribunal decisions — which can take 8–9 months.