Renters’ Rights Bill Decoded: Strategies for a Changing Market

The Private Rental Sector (PRS) is on the brink of one of its most significant transformations, with the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) set to reshape the market in 2025. These reforms aim to address tenant concerns by strengthening legal protections, abolishing 'no-fault' evictions, and introducing the Decent Homes Standard.

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While these measures promise improved housing quality and tenant stability, they also bring challenges for landlords, letting agents, and suppliers. Landlords must manage rising compliance costs and stricter regulations, which could impact investment decisions and property management strategies.

Letting agents will face increased demands to support landlords in adapting to these changes, while suppliers must scale operations to meet higher standards. Against a backdrop of soaring tenant demand and rising rents - up 9.3% in England and 11.6% in London over the past year - affordability is becoming a pressing concern, driving the need for innovative solutions, collaboration, and strategic adjustments across the sector.

Join Sián Hemming-Metcalfe from Inventory Base for a quick, essential 30-minute webinar to:

  • Understand Key Reforms
    Get a clear breakdown of the RRB, including the abolition of Section 21, the Decent Homes Standard, and changes to rent regulations.

  • Assess Market Impacts
    Discover how a 20%-30% reduction in landlords could affect rental supply and affordability.

  • Explore Tenant Demands
    Learn how tenant inquiries have surged by 40%, and how rising rents (+9.3% in England, +11.6% in London) are reshaping the market.

  • Implement Winning Strategies
    Gain practical insights on adopting a growth mindset and leveraging technology to thrive in this changing landscape.

Take the first step toward success under the Renters’ Rights Bill. By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools to tackle compliance, retain tenants, and adapt to this new era of renting.

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Speaker

Sian Hemming-Metcalfe

Operations Director, InventoryBase

Sián Hemming-Metcalfe is Operations Director at Inventory Base and a board advisor at ARLA Propertymark. With over 15 years of experience in property technology and compliance, she is a leading voice on risk management and tenancy reform.

She has worked extensively with letting agents, inventory professionals, and policymakers to drive higher standards and more efficient practices in the rental sector. Her latest white paper, Redefining Fair Wear and Tear – Adapting the Rental Market to the Realities of Modern Living, calls for a fundamental reset of outdated tenancy frameworks to reflect modern occupancy patterns.

As both a practitioner and industry advocate, Siân combines sector insight with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach, helping agents navigate risk, protect landlords, and build more resilient businesses for the future.