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General · 22 May 2026

Landlords selling homes as new rental law begins

Landlords selling homes as new rental law begins

Home sales by smaller property investors are increasing as England's rental market undergoes significant changes. May 2026 marked the start of a pivotal law in England, designed to empower tenants by diminishing landlords' traditional authority. This modification is considered the most significant alteration to England's rental regulations in nearly forty years.

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