To help you prepare, Reed Property Group has produced a straightforward guide covering the key updates.

  • The end of Section 21
  • All tenancies becoming periodic
  • Rent increase limits (once per year, with two months’ notice)
  • New rules on rental bidding and advance rent
  • Paperwork requirements for existing tenants by 31 May 2026
  • Critical deadlines for student landlords, including Ground 4A
  • Longer-term obligations such as EPC C, the PRS Database, and Ombudsman membership

How Reed Property Group Will Support You

We are committed to ensuring all our landlords remain fully compliant. Over the coming months, we will:

  • Provide regular updates as the legislation is phased in
  • Update all tenancy templates and ensure correct notices are issued
  • Support student landlords with Ground 4A timing and academic-year adjustments
  • Help you prepare for future regulatory requirements, including EPC and PRS compliance

If you have any questions or would like support with upcoming changes, please feel free to get in touch.

Energy performance certificate

Our EPC team has already supported hundreds of landlords with property re-assessments and retro fit, providing a clear and cost-effective route to achieving an EPC C rating. We can also manage the required improvement works and re-lodge a new Energy Performance Certificate, ensuring our clients stay well ahead of compliance deadlines