{"id":1311,"date":"2025-12-16T16:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/rental\/2025-predictions-for-landlords\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T16:07:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:07:10","slug":"2026-predictions-for-landlords","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/rental\/2026-predictions-for-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental market predictions 2026 \u2013 what landlords need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the biggest changes to tenancy laws in a generation starting from May, 2026 is set to be a significant year for landlords and the rental market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only will landlords need to adapt to a completely new tenancy system, they\u2019ll also need to change the way they approach rent rises and evictions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the Renters\u2019 Rights Act isn\u2019t the only thing to be aware of in 2026 as energy efficiency changes edge closer and an overhaul of the tax return system gets underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rental-market-predictions-2026-at-a-glance\"><strong>Rental market predictions 2026 \u2013 at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Landlords will need to be proactive ahead of the introduction of the <a href=\"#rrb\">Renters\u2019 Rights Act<\/a> on 1 May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Details on proposed <a href=\"#energy\">new energy efficiency standards<\/a> should be released as the deadlines edge closer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Landlords will need to act sooner rather than later to prepare for <a href=\"#mtd\">Making Tax Digital<\/a> changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#supply\">Rental growth could remain stable<\/a> at around 2.5 per cent, but could be affected by landlords selling properties and tenants being unable to buy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Local councils will be given <a href=\"#enforcement\">new enforcement powers<\/a> from December 2025, so landlords will need to make sure their properties and records are in order<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rrb\"><strong>1. Renters\u2019 Rights Act \u2013 landlords will need to be proactive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 2025, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/renters-rights-bill\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"25235\" >Renters\u2019 Rights Act<\/a> became law, well over a year after it was first announced by the government. Not long after, a commencement date of 1 May 2026 was set.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With less than six months to prepare for the biggest changes to tenancy law in a generation, many landlords will be worrying about what they need to do to comply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s unsurprising that our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/resources\/landlord-report\/\">survey of over 1,000 landlords<\/a> in August 2025 pinpointed the expected impact of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act as the single greatest challenge for landlords.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One way landlords can minimise the impact of such drastic changes is to be proactive. This could include redrafting tenancy agreements to meet the new periodic model or exploring things like pet-proofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of 1 May 2026, there are also a several key dates to be aware of, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">January 2026 \u2013 publication of key regulations expected\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">March 2026 \u2013 expected publication of information sheet that landlords need to provide to tenants before 31 May\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">30 April 2026 \u2013 last day a Section 21 notice can be served<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"energy\"><strong>2. Landlords need details on new EPC rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While all eyes have been on the Renters\u2019 Rights Act, the proposed deadlines for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/new-energy-efficiency-rules-for-rental-properties\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"24841\" >new energy efficiency rules<\/a> have been moving closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To recap, the government has proposed that the minimum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/what-is-an-epc-rating\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"989\" >Energy Performance Certificate<\/a> (EPC) rating for rental properties will increase to C by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">2028 for new tenancies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">2030 for existing tenancies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With potentially just two years to prepare, landlords are calling on the government to publish the results of its consultation (which closed in May 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key details still need to be ironed out, such as a spending cap, exemptions, and how EPC ratings will be measured under a new system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of this, Simply Business research found that 55 per cent of landlords think they\u2019ll need to invest in improvements to increase their EPC rating. Of those, almost a third (29 per cent) anticipate spending more than \u00a35,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mtd\">3. Making Tax Digital \u2013 not long left to prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tax return system is set to change significantly in 2026. From 6 April, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-tax\/mtd-for-landlords\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"33504\" >Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax<\/a> is being rolled out for landlords who have a combined annual income of \u00a350,000 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Making Tax Digital, landlords will be required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">use government-approved tax software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">provide quarterly tax updates by set dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">submit a \u2018final declaration\u2019 by 31 January each year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although there\u2019s not long to go until MTD is introduced, 68 per cent of landlords said they don\u2019t feel prepared as recently as August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of the April start date, if they haven\u2019t already, landlords will need to sign up for Making Tax Digital, find software that works for them, and get to grips with a new quarterly reporting system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supply\">4. Rental supply and demand returning to \u2018normality\u2019\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a frantic few years during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, rental demand and supply took a step closer to normality in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data from Zoopla suggested that demand had fallen by 20 per cent, while the supply of rental homes increased by 15 per cent. As a result, rent rises were more moderate (growing by around two per cent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoopla has predicted more of the same for 2026, forecasting rental growth of 2.6 per cent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there remain factors that could push up demand, reduce supply, and subsequently increase average prices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the barrier to buying a home remains high due to average house price growth and costs such as stamp duty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">almost two in five landlords (39 per cent) said the Renters\u2019 Rights Act may force them to leave the rental market<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enforcement\">5. New enforcement powers \u2013 why landlords need to be aware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key measures of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act is to give local authorities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/renters-rights-act-2025-implementation-roadmap\/implementing-the-renters-rights-act-2025-our-roadmap-for-reforming-the-private-rented-sector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new investigatory powers<\/a> to enforce housing standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes will be introduced from 27 December 2025, more than four months before the Renters\u2019 Rights Act\u2019s official start date of 1 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new rules will make it easier for councils to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">inspect properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">demand documents&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">access third-party data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to note that councils will be able to look back 12 months and enforcement penalties are expected to increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, it will be more important for landlords to make sure their documentation (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/right-to-rent-checks\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1504\" >right to rent check records<\/a>) is up to date and their properties meet minimum standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-guides-for-landlords\"><strong>More guides for landlords<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/section-13-rent-increase\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1569\" >Section 13 rent increase: a guide for landlords<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/tenants\/letting-agent-fees-for-landlords\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1477\" >Letting agent fees for landlords \u2013 a simple guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/buying-and-selling\/best-buy-to-let-areas\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1335\" >Best buy-to-let areas in the UK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-tax\/tax-on-rental-income\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1545\" >Tax on rental income \u2013 complete guide to landlord tax<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-get-set-with-tailored-landlord-cover\">Get set with tailored landlord cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Over 200,000 UK landlord policies, a 9\/10 customer rating and claims handled by an award-winning team. 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