What Happened In The Wellingborough Property Market And Predictions For 2023

Condensation, damp and mould. It’s the trio of seasonal afflictions that can cause friction between tenants and landlords. It’s a serious matter, especially as Awaab’s Law will apply in the English private rental sector in the near future (predicted by 2027). Scottish Government is introducing similar measures as part of its Housing Bill, while Wales will respond via its Welsh Housing Quality Standard.

The Renters’ Rights Bill has finally become an Act, gaining Royal Assent six years after the then Prime Minister, Theresa May, promised to ban Section 21 evictions. While the long and winding road to rental reform is almost over, the private rental sector didn’t change overnight.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law and will bring the biggest changes to the private rented sector in over 30 years. Section 21 is being abolished, fixed-term tenancies are ending, rent increases will be restricted, and new rules on advertising, compliance, pets, and enforcement are on the way. This article breaks down the key dates, what’s changing, and what landlords need to do to prepare.