Renters Rights Bill: Why Staying Landlords Stand to Gain

The BBC has published a feature article today (22nd July 2025) painting a clear picture: average rents for new tenancies in England are up 21% in three years and now sit at £1,283 per month. As the article notes, “The cost of renting has risen sharply in recent years due to high demand from tenants. At the same time, the number of properties available to rent has either fallen or failed to keep pace with demand.”

That supply-and-demand imbalance is the backdrop for the forthcoming Renters Rights Bill. Some commentary suggests that a significant number of landlords are considering exiting the sector, spooked by the disappearance of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ notices. If that does happen, the figures in the BBC article are clear: tenant demand is not suddenly going to fall, and fewer homes will intensify competition for the ones that remain.

Why the Bill shouldn’t frighten small-scale and accidental landlords with a competent Agent

In the fifteen years that I have worked as a Property Manager, most of the tenancies under my management have ended either by mutual agreement or when the tenant has decided to move, and only a fraction have ended with the service of a Section 21 notice.

Sometimes, there is a good reason to end a tenancy, and the Bill preserves possession routes for most of the grounds that our clients are ever likely to need — selling the property, moving in, serious rent arrears or anti-social behaviour — via a strengthened Section 8 process.

A competent and experienced agent should be able to resolve issues early and correct misunderstandings between tenant and landlord before they escalate. A lot of the work that I do is in nurturing long-term relationships between landlords and tenants, building on a foundation of trust and decency. Whilst a small portion of cases cannot be resolved with mediation alone, a competent Agent will still be able to help secure possession through due process when it is necessary.

Staying the course could mean stronger yields

• If even a modest share of private landlords do sell up, supply will tighten further.
  

• Demand from professionals, students and families already exceeds the available private housing stock in West London, and is set to remain constant or rise.
  

• Basic economic principles point to continued upward pressure on rents for good quality, well-managed homes.
  

None of this is cause for celebration; affordability is a real challenge for many renters. But for small-scale and accidental landlords being intimidated by headlines of “anti-landlord” legislation, it is worth making clear that there is still plenty to be gained by those who maintain quality stock and positive tenant relationships.

How David English adds value

Working out of our modern office in Chiswick, and serving all of West London, we deliver on our client landlords' commercial objectives without losing sight of the tenant’s need for a safe, predictable home.

• Modern agency, traditional values. Personal service, no call-centre culture. Specialists in assisting small-scale and accidental landlords.
  

• Compliance expertise. We've made hundreds of successful license applications across five London Boroughs.
  

• Rightmove reach + local insight. Data-driven marketing combined with the best local knowledge.

• Market-aligned rent reviews. Annual adjustments backed by market evidence - making it easier for tenants to plan and avoiding disputes.

  
  

• Prompt maintenance + out-of-hours cover. We deal with problems quickly, before they escalate, preventing spiraling bills (and damaged relationships).

  
  

• No hidden costs. One simple, transparent fee.

In the post-Renters Rights Bill landscape, well-informed landlords who keep their properties in the private rented sector are likely to see stronger returns. Our role is to handle the regulation, nurture the tenant relationship and protect your investment.

To discuss how the Bill will affect you as a landlord, call 0203 758 4490 or email david@denglish.co.uk