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The Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - what happens next?
4 November 2025 @ 11:45 am
On Monday 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and entered into law, becoming the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The Act introduces the biggest package of reforms to the private rented sector in England in nearly 40 years.
Before you start making big changes it’s worth
“Winning Live Rent Free for a Year will allow me to help those who need it most”
27 October 2025 @ 10:41 am
Our 2025 winner of Live Rent Free for a Year is Julia, 71, from Farnborough! She won a game-changing £7.9K*.
The Renters' Rights Bill: Awaab's Law
23 October 2025 @ 9:18 am
The Renters' Rights Bill is set to improve housing standards in the private rental sector.
The Bill has now sailed through what’s likely to be its final debate before becoming law. All the key measures remain intact.
Under Awaab’s Law, landlords will now be legally required to address
What does “affordable” rent mean in 2025?
20 October 2025 @ 9:57 am
What’s considered “affordable” when it comes to rent can be dictated by the “30% rule”* - the idea that your rent shouldn’t cost more than 30% of your income. But, in 2025, that rule is becoming less realistic.
The Renters' Rights Bill: What you need to know
17 October 2025 @ 2:39 pm
The Renters' Rights Bill is focused on improving security, rights, and protections for renters.
We recently surveyed over 7,500 renters and 34% said they hadn’t heard of the bill at all, and 34% had heard of it but didn’t know what it involved or how it might
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30 September 2025 @ 2:04 pm
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We’ve been running Live Rent Free for 14 years – and in that time we’ve given away a
Update: Renters' Rights Bill moves ahead unchanged
9 September 2025 @ 2:03 pm
Thousands of landlords recently took our survey, and over half told us they didn't realise fixed-term ASTs could soon roll into periodic tenancies overnight under the Renters' Rights Bill.
The Bill has now sailed through what’s likely to be its final debate before becoming law. All the key measures
Renting vs. Buying in 2025: Is the Property Ladder Still Within Reach?
9 June 2025 @ 3:03 pm
Setting foot on the property ladder has traditionally been considered a milestone of adulthood, but between rising inflation and stagnant wages, do renters still aspire to own a home - and can they afford to?
Loneliness Awareness Week: Choosing the right flatmate can make all the difference
29 May 2025 @ 9:09 am
Loneliness Awareness Week starts on 9th June 2025. Most people think loneliness is something that only affects people later in life. But actually, 16-24-year-olds are the loneliest age group in the UK. In fact, if you're aged 16–29, you're twice as likely to feel lonely as someone over 70.
How lodgers helped shape Britain’s housing market
27 May 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Lodgers have long been a feature of Britain’s housing landscape, and today just over a quarter of all UK room ads are posted by homeowners looking to rent out empty bedrooms.