The Renters’ Rights Act is certainly ‘one to watch’ for 2026 as the impact of these changes filter into the wider property market.
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I think we can expect to see a flurry of cases, as we have with the Building Safety Act, as the details of new legislation (once it is in force) are worked through.
The Upper Tribunal (“UT”) has confirmed in the recent case of Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No 1 Ltd and another v de Valk and others [2025] UKUT 298 (LC) that qualifying leaseholders are not liable for the costs of replacing unsafe cladding, no matter when it was installed.
These decisions also clarify why a retrospective reach of certain provisions in the BSA is vital in fulfilling a core objective of the BSA.
Plenty of Leasehold reform activity in Westminster agenda but progress on management reform remains stubbornly slow
The Statement of UK Finance on invalid or outdated EWS1 forms should have a major impact on unblocking the housing market for leaseholders in high rise buildings.
The original Renters (Reform) Bill was intended to create a fairer, more secure, and higher quality private rented sector.
Buying a listed property can bring with it unique challenges and responsibilities that you must be aware of.
If you own a leasehold property, you are usually responsible for maintaining the internal parts of your flat.
The Government remains committed to dismantling what it terms “the feudal leasehold system” and making commonhold a viable alternative.