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Allison Thompson

Allison Thompson

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Allison Thompson

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Have landlords even noticed new Pets legislation?

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
There's been a survey of landlords and tenants - with surprising results ...

Rental market and regulation – predictions for the second half of 2026

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
Allison Thompson is Chief Lettings Officer at Leaders, part of LRG. ...

What tenants REALLY want from an HMO

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
Many HMOs are now just as plush and desirable as the best single household let ...
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How much do landlords know about the Renters Rights Act?

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The findings come from LRG’s Spring 2026 Lettings Report ...

Renters Rights Act is here but there’s still work to do!

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
What the Act means in practice is unclear for many people on both sides of the tenancy. ...

Checklist for landlords to comply with Making Tax Digital

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
Allison Thompson is Chief Lettings Officer at Leaders. ...
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Why now is a GREAT time to be a landlord!

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
We think it could actually be a great time to be a landlord. ...
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Five key tax mistakes made by landlords

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
Landlord tax is a hugely complicated area ...
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Landlords’ legal obligations – a timely reminder

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
There’s been a series of high profile controversies ...
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This is how you can justify a rent increase – by a leading agent

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The author is head of lettings at the Romans agency ...
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Rent increases under review: What landlords need to know

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now in its final stages of consideration of amendments before Royal Assent and is expected to ...
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Decent Homes Standard: What Landlords Must Know

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The Decent Homes Standard will apply to the private rental sector eventually ...
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Landlord Ombudsman & PRS Portal – what landlords need to know

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The ombudsman scheme and portal are pledged in the Renters Rights Bill ...
Magnifying glass over eviction notice sign for landlords and tenants.

Section 8 Eviction Reforms: What Landlords Need to Know 

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The legal framework around possession is changing with the Renters Rights Bill ...
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Section 21 is set to go – What this means for landlords

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The Renters Rights Bill is set to become law in the near future ...
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The end of Fixed-Term Tenancies – What Landlords Need to Know

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
The Bill may be law within weeks ...
London skyline with Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and River Thames at sunset.

Uncertainty dogs Renters Rights Bill – for tenants as well as landlords

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
There's been another survey by agency group LRG ...
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How can landlords future-proof their business?

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
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2025 Predictions for the Private Rental Sector

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
Next year should see stability and opportunity in the private rental sector says LRG ...
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The pros and cons of renting to students: is it the right choice?

  • Written by: Allison Thompson
Landlords can charge students a good market rent, an agency expert says. ...
Stressed businessman caught in red tape, symbolising bureaucratic challenges.

Councils no longer giving landlords second chances

The warning says no landlord, anywhere, is immune from the...
Big Ben clock tower with Union Jack flag overlay in London.

Renters Rights Act triggers changed tenant behaviour, says agent

Tenants are increasingly discerning, claims the agent...
Frustrated landlord with hand on forehead reading paper at home.

Landlord shift expected this autumn, warns lettings agent

A prominent agent says he’s expecting a “significant shift” in...
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