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Rental registration: what landlords need to know

Rental property registration is coming to the East Midlands in 2027. Here’s what landlords need to know about the deadline, £65 annual fee and how Huntleys can help.

Rent challenges are increasing. We’re prepared.

Rent challenges are becoming a more routine part of property management. We’ve built our own system to gather the right evidence quickly, present it clearly and make sure our landlords’ cases are properly prepared.

What’s changing in the rental market?

Loughborough’s rental market is becoming more competitive, with advertised stock up 25% year-on-year while agreed lets have fallen slightly. We look at what this means for rents, pricing and landlords nearly four months into the Renters’ Rights Act.

The Renters’ Rights Act: Our Experience So Far

The Renters’ Rights Act has already led to several practical misunderstandings for landlords and tenants. We share some of the issues we have encountered and why patience and flexibility will be important as everyone adjusts.

Pets, renting and the meaning of home

The Renters’ Rights Act is expected to make pet requests more common in rented homes, shifting the focus from blanket refusals to fair, reasoned decisions. Here’s what the change means for tenants, landlords, and the idea of making a rental property feel like home.

Charnwood Selective Licensing Changes in 2026

Charnwood Borough Council has revised its Selective Licensing conditions following tribunal intervention, reducing some of the more onerous requirements for landlords. Here’s what’s changed, what’s been removed, and what landlords still need to comply with.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: How Huntleys Is Preparing

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is the biggest reform since 1988, reshaping tenancies across the UK. Huntleys is prepared—focused on compliance, protecting clients, and keeping everything simple and straightforward.

Rental Property Licensing in Loughborough

Since 2023, Charnwood Borough Council has operated two key licensing schemes that affect many private landlords in Loughborough: Selective Licensing and Additional HMO Licensing. Both run for five years and aim to improve housing standards.

Renters’ Rights Act approved, but without timing or details

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has now changed how private tenancies operate, ending Section 21 for most tenancies, replacing fixed-term ASTs with periodic tenancies, and introducing new rules on rent increases, possession, rental bidding and rent in advance.

Number One for Professional Lettings in Leicestershire

We’re proud to share that Huntleys now lets more professional residential properties each year than any other office in Leicestershire. We want to thank all our landlords and tenants for their continued confidence and support.

New Financial Sanctions Reporting Obligations for Agents

From 14 May 2025, UK letting agents must report suspected financial sanctions breaches, including dealings with designated persons. Obligations apply once an agent is formally instructed, regardless of the rental value. Landlords must ensure their agents understand these new legal responsibilities.

The Renters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know

The rental landscape in the UK is on the verge of significant change with the introduction of the Renters’ Reform Bill. While this may feel like a challenging time for landlords, understanding the key elements of the bill and how to adapt can help ensure continued success in the rental market.

Broadnook: A modern development rooted in tradition

As lettings agents, we’re always looking for developments that offer quality homes and vibrant, well-rounded communities. Broadnook Garden Village is precisely that—a thoughtfully designed development that blends the charm of a traditional village with the conveniences of modern living.

Charnwood’s favourite agency is coming to West Bridgford

Due to increasing demand for our services in the NG11, NG12, and NG2 areas, we are excited to announce the opening of a dedicated branch in West Bridgford to service the area effectively. We plan to open this office in 2025 and have already opened our books for new business across Rushcliffe.

Rental market update

Charnwood’s rental market is experiencing an unprecedented boom as rising mortgage rates push more people towards renting rather than buying. This trend has contributed to significant increases in rental prices, making the prospect of renting a home increasingly challenging for many.

Understanding the proposed Renters Reform Bill

The Renters Reform Bill, introduced to parliament on the 17th of May 2023, is a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the rental market. Its primary objective is to modernise renting and strike a balance between the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.

Improved Cash Flow Stability with Tenant Satisfaction

During a tenancy, landlords and their agents are responsible for many tasks that can significantly impact a tenant’s experience. The importance of delivering this, beyond a simple duty of care, should not be dismissed as it is one of the most essential factors in strengthening returns.

Enhancing Rental Returns through Pet-Friendly Policies

For those willing and able to introduce a ‘pet considered’ policy, a higher rent return is just one of the many benefits, as properties that are advertised as pet-friendly not only lease faster, reducing void periods but tenants are found to stay for longer.

A Guide to Legionella Risk Assessments

The Health and Safety Executive has stated that there is no reason why a landlord cannot carry out this risk assessment themselves, so long as they are competent. We have produced this Legionella Risk Assessment form to act as a framework to assist in making such an assessment.

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