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Section 21, new tenancy structures (periodic assured
tenancies), enhanced rights for tenants to challenge rent rises
and improved regulatory powers for local authorities.
For landlords this means new obligations are coming and
a longer lead in period makes now a good time to ensure
compliance. For sellers of buy to let portfolios it means future
investor demand may favour properties let under well‐
managed, compliant regimes – making professionalism more
critical.
HOUSING SUPPLY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORT
While less flashy than headline tax or subsidy policies, the
government’s 2025 spending review emphasised large scale
investment in housing and regeneration. (Note: some of
the figures previously cited may have been optimistic or
promotional rather than legislation.) For sellers and landlords
this is still relevant: improved supply tends to moderate
upward pressure on market volatility, while unlocking
previously constrained sites can create new movement in
previously static local markets.
FINAL THOUGHTS FOR YOU
• If you are selling now, these reforms support a smoother
transaction process, clearer tenure rights and a more credible
marketplace for buyers.
• If you are a landlord or would be landlord, the regulatory
environment is tightening and professionalism is becoming
more of a market differentiator – but that is also a positive for
long term value and liquidity.
• If you are a would be seller, the current period of transition
– moving into clearer rights, better systems and higher
standards – could offer a favourable window for action.
• Across the board, these reforms reflect a shift from
speculative boom chasing to structural foundation building:
better process, better protections, clearer rights.
In brief: the recent government activity is less about dramatic
tax giveaways and more about stabilising and improving
the system. For anyone managing property transactions,
holdings or considering an exit strategy, that is a meaningful
improvement in terms of confidence and long term
robustness.
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