Are Landlords About to Catch a Break? Shake Up on Renters Rights Bill

Are Landlords About to Catch a Break? Shake Up on Renters Rights Bill

The Investors Corner · 2025-04-25
48:04

Big moves happening behind closed doors – the Renters’ Rights Bill is at committee stage right now, and some very surprising amendments have been proposed. From bringing back fixed-term tenancies to keeping Section 21 for small landlords, these changes could completely reshape the direction of the Bill.

Nothing’s passed yet – but if you’re a landlord, this is your heads-up on what’s being debated, what could come next, and how it all affects you.

Show notes: As the Renters’ Rights Bill moves through the House of Lords, a wave of proposed amendments has sparked huge debate in the lettings world. Could Section 21 stay for small landlords? Will fixed-term tenancies make a comeback? Could tenants still pay rent in advance?

In this episode, we break down:

What the Renters’ Rights Bill originally proposed Key changes being proposed, including: The return of 12-month fixed terms Delayed abolition of Section 21 New rent controls and tribunal limits Rules around pets, guarantors, and rent in advance What happens next in the Bill’s journey What landlords should do right now

Whether you’ve got one rental or a whole portfolio, this is the update you need to stay ahead of the game.

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Your hosts are Andy Brown, Ian Macbeth & Mike Robson.

Andy has been active in estate agency since 2011 and is still as passionate about it now as he was when he first started. Andy lives in Berkshire with his wife, daughter, dog and cat. Dedicated to making the necessary changes within the industry, Andy is on a mission to help people and make sure they receive the correct advice, at the right time. As Avocado's Letting's Director, Andy is the man to talk to if you have any lettings or landlord queries.

Ian has over 20 years in property as a business owner, property investor and event speaker. Ian lives with his two beautiful daughters and wife. He is also an ultramarathon runner who once completed a 100 mile race in under 24hrs. Ian has a goal to disrupt estate agency in the UK. He feels the time is right to change the industry for the better before he retires.

Mike has worked as a property investor, advisor, run property management teams, owns an estate agency business and is also a landlord. Mike lives in Berkshire with his lovely wife, son and dog Willow. Mike aims to change how landlords, tenants and letting agents interact. He wants to push out ‘bad’ tenants and landlords from the industry. He is outspoken on the podcast when it comes to protecting the modern day property investor.

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