Lettings In A Box

30/03/2026

The government has now published the information sheet that must be provided to tenants of existing tenancies:
https://zurl.co/MVkMr

Here are the key points to be aware of:
• You don’t need to wait until 1 May — the document can be issued immediately
• It must be served by 31 May in all cases
• Any tenancy in existence before 1 May must receive it — even if the tenant moves in later

28/03/2026

Section 13 Rent Increase Protection
Landlords can now safeguard income during rent disputes. If a tenant challenges a rent increase at tribunal, the policy can cover the difference between old and proposed rent for a defined period — protecting yield while due process runs its course.

27/03/2026

The government has finally released Form 4A which is the prescribed notice for Section 13 rent increases.

🔗 https://zurl.co/VlqBp

What is Form 4A?
It is the official form landlords and agents must use to propose a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector.

26/03/2026

A forthcoming statutory instrument, The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, is expected to introduce a £47 fee for tenants to challenge rent increases, including those under Section 13.

The SI is not yet in force, but it signals a clear policy direction. This raises a simple question: should tenants have to pay to challenge a rent increase?

While some will argue any fee risks limiting access to justice, a modest charge may also serve a useful purpose by discouraging speculative or tactical challenges and ensuring the tribunal system is used for genuine disputes.

Is this a fair balance?

27/10/2025

The Renters’ Rights Bill gains Royal Assent today

30/07/2025

Did you know diplomats can’t be evicted under UK law?

Landlords, here’s why referencing applicants with diplomatic immunity carries legal risk — and what you need to know.

🔗 https://zurl.co/TjcOG

Understand the challenges of referencing applicants with diplomatic status and their impact on tenancy obligations in the UK.

10/07/2025

Renters’ Rights Bill: Key Amendments Landlords and Letting Agents Need to Know

The House of Lords has approved several key amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill on 7 July 2025. These changes aim to create a fairer, more balanced private rented sector for landlords, letting agents, and tenants.

Read more...https://zurl.co/QRII1

09/07/2025

**Which jobs are most at risk from 2025 to 2030?**
With rising automation and economic pressure, sectors like:

* Retail
* Hospitality
* Transport
* Construction

…are seeing higher job insecurity.

**Why it matters for landlords:**
More job losses = higher rent default risk.

**Rent Guarantee Insurance** protects your income if tenants can't pay.
In a changing economy, it's essential.

Read the report: https://zurl.co/3WddQ

05/07/2025

Everything You Need to Know About UK Passport MRZ Checks (And Why They Matter)

Read now...https://zurl.co/ktO7Y

Understand Passport MRZ Checks and decode the Machine Readable Zone for effective identity verification and fraud detection.

29/06/2025

Document Fraud Up 188% Since January

Since January 2025, we’ve seen a 188% increase in documents flagged for template-based fraud. This sharp rise highlights growing risks from online fake document stores and AI-powered fraud tools.

What Is Template-Based Document Fraud?
Read more...https://zurl.co/XctLK

27/11/2024

Opinion: How Government Policy and Economic Mismanagement Have Sabotaged the UK Housing Market. Successive UK governments have sabotaged the housing market with inconsistent policies, economic mismanagement, and bureaucratic inertia.
Read more: https://zurl.co/VGp4