The professional body
for the property sector

A first wave of almost £10 billion will support more than 70,000 social and affordable homes across England, with regional mayors gaining greater influence over housing investment and major planning decisions. The UK Government says future funding will prioritise Social Rent and council housebuilding as it works towards delivering the largest council housebuilding programme since the early 1980s.

As thousands of students prepare to begin university and move into new accommodation, letting agents must have a clear understanding of how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed the student market so they can effectively support landlords and tenants. Planning is also beginning for the 2027-28 academic year, making the rules and timelines for regaining possession especially important.

Landlords who failed to register or obtain the correct licence accounted for almost all of the 3,198 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued by Rent Smart Wales in the 12 months to May 2026, highlighting the valuable role agents can play in supporting client compliance. All private landlords renting out domestic property in Wales must register with Rent Smart Wales and either employ a licensed agent or become licensed to manage the property themselves.