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News · 22 May 2026

Landlords selling homes as new rental law begins

Landlords selling homes as new rental law begins

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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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