14 March 2026

The rental landscape in 2026 is a different beast than it was just a few years ago. If you are a landlord or property manager operating in London or Kent, you have likely noticed that "good enough" no longer cuts it when it comes to deposit disputes. With the tightening of regulations and the increased scrutiny from adjudication bodies, the document you once called a "standard...

The landscape of the UK rental market is shifting beneath our feet. For years, the fixed-term assured shorthold tenancy (AST) was the bedrock of the industry, providing a predictable rhythm for landlords and letting agents. However, with legislative changes pushing the industry toward a system of periodic tenancies, that predictability is being replaced by flexibility. While flexibility is a boon for...

Welcome to 2026. If you’re a landlord or property manager in London or Kent, you’ve likely realised by now that the "good old days" of a simple handshake and a printed AST are firmly in the rearview mirror. The regulatory landscape has shifted significantly over the last few years, and as we move further into 2026, the margin for error has narrowed to a sliver. At Evestaff Property...

Welcome to the new era of UK property management. As of today, 1 March 2026, the landscape for landlords and letting agents across London and Kent has fundamentally shifted. If you’ve been keeping a weather eye on the legislative horizon, you’ll know that the Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t just another piece of red tape: it is the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in a...