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MPs completed the final parliamentary stage of the Bill on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, leaving only the rubber stamp of Royal Assent before it becomes the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Implementation will be staged via secondary legislation; no dates have been confirmed, but the UK Government will allow time for a smooth transition and engage the sector on commencement dates. Propertymark has hit the ground running, with training, events, and downloadable resources to support the sector through the most significant transition in private renting for a generation.
New research from the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA), supported by Propertymark, provides stark evidence of the severe County Court backlogs which are delaying evictions for months, costing landlords thousands, and constraining supply across both the social and private rented sectors. The report sets out two quick changes the UK Government could make now, and practical steps for agents and landlords to minimise losses.
On 8 September 2025, MPs debated the Renters’ Rights Bill as it returned to the House of Commons for the Ping-Pong Stage — when amendments made by the House of Lords are considered. This was a crucial step in determining whether the Bill will pass to Royal Assent before the end of the year. The Commons reviewed and responded to a series of amendments, many of which reflected concerns raised by industry and campaigners. While some technical changes were accepted, the UK Government signalled its determination to press ahead with the central reforms.
For agents in England working with landlords in this specialist market, it is vital to understand the changes, the risks, and the opportunities ahead. Propertymark has been campaigning hard to ensure student housing is not undermined by reforms designed for the wider private rented sector (PRS). The loss of fixed terms is the single biggest risk for this market, and we continue to fight for workable solutions that protect the annual student lettings cycle.