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From 1 May 2026, all new and existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies will transition to Assured Periodic Tenancies. This marks the end of fixed terms and Section 21, alongside major reforms to rent increases, possession and compliance. Here is what landlords need to know.
The UK Government has published draft regulations setting out the information tenants must receive under the new Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) system. This is a positive step and offers more clarity on what is coming, but it is still draft guidance only. Find out everything you need to know about the new legislation, how to prepare and next steps.
It’s one of the longest-running sales lines in estate agency to win over vendors and it sounds compelling. The problem is, once you actually look at how buyers behave, the logic falls apart.
Every estate agent promises it. Every valuation appointment includes it. And every seller and landlord has heard it so often that it becomes background noise. The phrase is simple: “We work in your best interests.” But what does that really look like in practice?