This is the biggest shake-up to private renting in decades. From 1 May 2026 the rules around repossessions, deposits and property standards change, and that means landlords must act now. Below is a plain-English guide: what’s changing, what it actually means, and a simple to-do checklist so you can get on with it. If you want templates, examples and a downloadable checklist, join my live briefing (if you can't make the date email me to join webinar link)  . Book the briefing → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renters-reform-2026-biggest-changes-in-decades-tickets-1969971230982?aff=oddtdtcreator

A Milestone Moment in Parliament

Building Confidence When Pitching to Investors

It’s one of the questions I hear most often as an agent on the Island 

“When’s the best time to sell my house?”

In August 2025, I set out to climb Mont Blanc — at 4,806m (15,774ft), the highest peak in Western Europe . It turned out to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done...physically, mentally, and emotionally. I knew it would test me. I just didn’t know how much.

Overview

The UK rental market is moving again, but this time, it’s not all heat. Rents are still rising, but at their slowest pace in years, and we’re finally seeing more stock come through. For landlords, this is the time to get smart, yes the demand is still high but: margins are tighter, tenant expectations are higher, and the days of just listing and waiting are over. Below, I break down the key stats and what they really mean, plus how I’m navigating it with my own portfolio.

If you’re in or around the property world right now, you’ll know the market is shifting again. And once again — it’s not about panic, it’s about preparation. Here’s a straight-talking update on what’s happening, what it means for you, and where I see the opportunities right now.