August 2025

With September approaching, landlords across the UK are getting ready to welcome a fresh wave of student tenants. But the difference between a smooth start and a stream of complaints often comes down to how well you’ve prepared.Whether you’re managing a single HMO or a portfolio of student lets, now is the time to check compliance, fix issues, and present the property at its best. 1. Essential...

With energy prices still volatile and students increasingly expecting simplicity, many landlords are asking the same question in 2025: should I offer all-inclusive rent?Bundling utilities can help attract tenants and reduce admin — but it also carries cost risks and behavioural challenges. Here we explore whether going all-inclusive still makes sense for student HMOs. 1. The Appeal of All-Inclusive to...

It’s finally happening: Section 21 is being scrapped.The UK government’s Renters’ Reform Bill is now well underway, and one of the biggest changes for landlords is the end of the so-called “no-fault eviction.” This is a seismic shift in the private rental sector — and student landlords need to get ahead of the curve.But don’t panic. If you let to student groups, the rules (thankfully) come...

The Renters (Reform) Bill is set to bring significant changes to how landlords operate in 2025. While much of the media coverage has focused on families in long-term rental homes, these reforms have direct implications for student landlords too — particularly around evictions, fixed-term tenancies, and rolling contracts.But what exactly is changing — and how should you prepare? 📜 Section 21...