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UK Property News Roundup — Week of 13 July 2026

Week of 2026-07-13 – 2026-07-19

Key policy moves, market signals and practical deadlines affecting landlords and agents this week, including renewed rent control campaigning, urgent tax reminders ahead of the 31 July Self Assessment deadline, record room rents across the UK, and the latest on Awaab's Law and deposit alternatives following the Renters' Rights Act

This week's stories

Government

Rent controls back on the agenda as new campaign launches — 13 July 2026

A new campaign this week has pushed rent controls back into public debate, noting privately rented dwellings in England grew by 96,000 between 2023 and 2025. Organisers say the growth in private renting strengthens the case for tighter regulation, and the campaign will feed into ongoing consultations on the issue.

Landlord impact: The campaign may increase political scrutiny of the private rented sector and could feed into consultations, but rent controls in England remain proposals only and are not law. Landlords should monitor consultations and consider how potential proposals (if enacted in future) might affect rent-setting and portfolio strategy, while recognising no statutory rent cap is currently in force.

Tax & Finance

HMRC warns landlords and agents about July 31 tax deadline — 13 July 2026

HMRC issued a reminder this week that the Self Assessment filing and payment deadline for the 2025/26 tax year is 31 July. Landlords who need to settle outstanding tax on rental income, or who must file digital returns under MTD ITSA, were urged to act now to avoid penalties.

Landlord impact: Landlords should check whether MTD ITSA applies to them (mandatory for rental income above £50,000 since April 2026) and make sure returns and payments are submitted by 31 July to avoid fines.

Tenant Rights

NRLA launches hubs to help landlords navigate the Renters' Rights Act — 13 July 2026

The National Residential Landlords Association has rolled out practical guidance hubs this week aimed at helping private landlords and agents comply with the Renters' Rights Act provisions that came into force on 1 May 2026. The hubs offer step-by-step help on mandatory periodic tenancies, tenant pet requests and other new landlord obligations.

Landlord impact: Landlords should use the NRLA hubs to update tenancy management processes and documentation to ensure compliance with the Renters' Rights Act provisions now in force.

Market Trends

Room rents hit record highs across much of UK as flatshare demand rises — 13 July 2026

Flatshare platform data published this week shows most of the UK is seeing record-high room rents, reflecting increased tenant demand. Separately, industry reports note that overall rents across the UK have risen by almost 7% in the past three years.

Landlord impact: Landlords offering shared accommodation can potentially increase rents where local market demand supports it, but should balance pricing with tenant retention and compliance under the Renters' Rights Act.

Tenant Rights

Campaigners urge ministers to extend Awaab's Law to private landlords — no legal duty yet — 13 July 2026

Generation Rent and other campaigners this week urged ministers to extend Awaab's Law to the private rented sector immediately, demanding statutory timeframes for resolving hazards such as mould. Ministers have been lobbied to introduce a private-sector statutory instrument, but no such instrument has been laid so far.

Landlord impact: Awaab's Law currently applies only to social landlords. No statutory duty exists for private landlords and no instrument extending it to the private sector has been laid. Private landlords should nonetheless address damp and mould complaints promptly to reduce the risk of disputes and reputational damage — and to be well positioned if the law does eventually extend.

Tax & Finance

Agents and landlords see boost in deposit replacement products after Renters' Rights Act — 13 July 2026

Industry figures reported this week that sales of deposit replacement products rose strongly, with overall sales up 58% compared with the first half of 2025 — a lift attributed to the changes brought in by the Renters' Rights Act. The trend suggests landlords and agents are increasingly offering alternatives to traditional cash deposits.

Landlord impact: Landlords should review deposit and deposit-alternative options now, ensuring any product used complies with legal requirements and their local lettings policies.