March & April 2026 Investor Update | Know The Market
28th April 2026- Area: Cheltenham
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Renters' Rights Act Is Just Days Away
The Renters Rights Act in now only days away and is set to be the biggest change to happen to the private landlord sector in decades. There are 7 key changes you need to be aware of, namely:
Abolition of Section 21 'No-Fault' Evictions
All Tenancies Will Become Assured Periodic Tenancies
Strict Limits On Rent Increases
Restriction on Rental Bidding And Advance Payments
New Right To Request Pets
Application Of The Decent Homes Standard
New Mandatory PRS Database & Landlord Ombudsman
We have a full breakdown of everything you need to know on our our page here, including a in-depth description of each of these changes.
Ensuring Your Rents Align With Market Value
With the Renters’ Rights Act reshaping the rental market, it’s more crucial than ever before to ensure your rental property is rented to the best possible tenant and is priced correctly to safeguard your investment for the future.
As the area’s leading agent, we have an in-depth knowledge of the local lettings market and our experienced team uses their expertise and market insights to ensure your property is always competitively priced and compliant with the latest regulations.
If you have any questions about your cover or would like further details, please get in touch — we’ll be happy to help.
Local rental prices have continued to surge, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Up by 6.8% increase at the start of the year, Gloucester's average rental price continues to grow sharply. Stroud & Worcester also show steady increases, while Cheltenham rents remain the highest out of the 4 areas.
All rental prices and statistics above compare March 2026 with March 2025 and are sourced from the Office for National Statistics.
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