Valuation Impacts of Decent Homes Standard Extension to PRS: RICS Strategies Post-Renters’ Rights Act May 2026
Landlord instructions in the UK private rented sector dropped -27% in February 2026 alone — a market signal that cannot be dismissed as seasonal noise [4]. With Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act now live and the Decent Homes Standard poised to reach private rentals for the first time in history, the valuation landscape […]
Impact of Renters’ Rights Act 2026 on Building Surveys: Preparing for Private Rented Sector Compliance Checks
The private rented sector in England faces its most significant transformation in nearly four decades. As landlords prepare for sweeping changes under the Renters' Rights Act 2026, building surveys have evolved from optional property assessments to essential compliance tools. With Section 21 'no-fault' evictions abolished and stringent new property standards taking effect from May 1, […]
