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With the Senedd election approaching on 7 May 2026, housing remains a critical issue across Wales. All major parties recognise the need to increase supply and improve affordability, but their approaches differ significantly. The next Welsh Government will need to strike a careful balance between raising standards and maintaining investment, particularly in the private rented sector (PRS).
With the Scottish Parliament election approaching on 7 May 2026, all major political parties have set out their housing priorities. The next Scottish Government will need to strike a careful balance between improving standards and maintaining supply. Policies that focus too heavily on regulation risk reducing investment, while those that prioritise supply must still ensure quality and consumer protection.
Whilst it is best practice for letting agents to review their Terms of Business ahead of the reforms kicking in, especially if they are making changes to the type of services they offer to clients, there is no requirement for these business-specific documents to be formally Renters’ Rights compliant.
Policymakers in Northern Ireland must ensure landlords can regain possession of their properties efficiently, following the Department for Communities (DfC) proposals to increase standard notice periods for tenants to up to six months, alongside exemptions where shorter notice periods would still apply.