74% of The Lettings Hub’s clients trust us to handle their tenant referencing for a simple, compliant process. With tenancy fraud on the rise, our latest infosheet with Woodstock Legal Services reveals real cases and expert tips to protect your landlords, tenants, and reputation. Download it today to stay ahead of fraud.
Tenancy Fraud. Lessons From Recent Cases | Infosheet Read More »
Rachel Reeves’ recent licensing slip-up is a reminder of how complex landlord compliance has become. Our new Infosheet on Landlord Obligations & Selective Licensing covers key responsibilities, from safety and deposits to rent rules and licensing. With 47 councils now running schemes and no need for Secretary of State approval, staying compliant is more crucial than ever.
Landlord Obligations And Selective Licensing | Infosheet Read More »
Rents are up 4.3% year-on-year, with affordability pressures rising nationwide. Younger and single-income renters are relying more on guarantors, highlighting the need for stronger protection and smarter affordability solutions.
The UK Rental Affordability Challenge | Market Monitor Read More »
This Halloween, BOX has had a full glow-up! Our October 2025 release is packed with enhancements designed to make your experience faster, smarter, and more seamless than ever. Over the past six months, we’ve been on a mission to improve every corner of the system.
From Tenant Verification to PreQualify, we’ve streamlined workflows and made key reports and dashboards quicker and easier to use.
No tricks, just treats for our agents this October!
Release Notes October 2025 | The Cauldron Of Enhancements Read More »
On 27 October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Act officially became law, marking the biggest shake-up in the rental sector since 1988. With major changes coming into effect from 27 December 2025, now is the time for letting agents to prepare. Our latest guide explains the key dates, outlines the main changes and their impact, and helps you plan ahead so your team stays informed, your landlords remain confident, and your business is ready to thrive in 2026.
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The final chapter of our 10-part series looking at all aspects of the Renters’ Rights Bill comes just as MPs agreed the final Lords amendments in Westminster, meaning the Bill is now set to receive Royal Assent and will become law.
Rent Repayment Orders | The Renters’ Rights Collection: 10 Essential Guides To The Bill Read More »
This edition explores two key reforms — Awaab’s Law and the Decent Homes Standard — set to raise housing quality across the private rented sector. With stricter repair times and higher compliance standards ahead, now’s the time to prepare.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords, paving the way for major reforms to private renting by 2026. Key debates include pet deposits, re-letting rules, and student lets. Letting agents, landlords, and tenants should begin preparing now for new tenancy rules and compliance standards.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will overhaul student lettings by ending fixed-term tenancies and Section 21, introducing Ground 4A for student possession, and retaining exemptions for PBSA providers. With new limits on rent in advance and a greater reliance on guarantors, agents must review tenancy structures, manage compliance between PBSA and HMOs, and prepare now for the 2026 transition.
With 36 million pets in the UK and 60% of homes owning animals, renters still struggle to find pet-friendly housing. The new Renters’ Rights Bill will end blanket bans and let tenants request pets, creating a fairer market, attracting loyal tenants, and boosting stability for landlords.
