The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: How HMO Landlords Can Stay Compliant
TL;DR The Renters Rights Act 2025 brings significant changes to the compliance landscape for HMO landlords in Bradford, Leeds, and Manchester. From stricter licensing requirements to new tenant protections, this blog explains the key changes and how Citywide Housing’s guaranteed rent scheme ensures your properties remain compliant while you receive consistent income. What’s in This […]
Say Goodbye to Fixed-Term Tenancies: How Periodic Tenancies Affect Your Income
Say Goodbye to Fixed-Term Tenancies: How Periodic Tenancies Affect Your Income TL;DR The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 abolishes fixed-term tenancies and shifts all rental agreements to periodic tenancies. This change means that tenants can leave with just two months’ notice, creating more unpredictability for landlords. Learn how this affects your income and how Citywide Housing’s […]
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: How HMO Landlords Can Stay Compliant
TL;DR The Renters Rights Act 2025 brings significant changes to the compliance landscape for HMO landlords in Bradford, Leeds, and Manchester. From stricter licensing requirements to new tenant protections, this blog explains the key changes and how Citywide Housing’s guaranteed rent scheme ensures your properties remain compliant while you receive consistent income. What’s in This […]
How to Get Consistent Rent Without Voids: A Landlord’s Guide
TL;DR Void periods are one of the biggest threats to a landlord’s cashflow. Every empty week means lost income, extra costs, and more stress. This guide explains why voids happen, how to reduce them, and how Citywide Housing’s guaranteed rent scheme removes void risk completely by providing consistent monthly rent with no arrears and no […]
Renters Rights Act rent increases 2026
TL;DR From 1 May 2026, rent increases will only be allowed once per year under a formal Section 13 process, and tenants will have the right to challenge increases they believe exceed true market value. This creates new limits, new risks, and new admin obligations for landlords. Leasing your property to Citywide Housing removes this […]
Section 21 Ending: What Landlords Must Know by May 2026
TL;DR Compliance for landlords in Bradford isn’t optional—it’s the law. From licensing to safety checks, this blog covers the essential legal requirements you must meet and how Citywide Housing Group (CHG) takes on the work for you, ensuring your property is fully compliant while you enjoy consistent rental income. What’s in This Article: What the […]
Renters Rights Act 2025-26: Timeline for Landlords
TL;DR The Renters Rights Act is now law and the major changes begin 1 May 2026, when fixed-term ASTs will end, Section 21 will be abolished, and all private tenancies will move to the new periodic system. Some enforcement powers begin earlier in late 2025. Landlords should begin preparing now by reviewing agreements, compliance, and […]
How the Renters’ Rights Act Affects HMO Landlords in Bradford & Leeds
TL;DR The new Renters’ Rights Act is reshaping the rental market in Bradford and Leeds. For HMO landlords, it brings both opportunity and uncertainty — from changes to tenancy terms to stricter compliance rules. This blog explains what’s changing, how it affects shared properties, and how Citywide Housing’s Guaranteed Rent Scheme keeps landlords financially secure. […]
How the Renters’ Rights Act Impacts HMO Landlords in Bradford
TL;DR The new Renters’ Rights Act is reshaping how landlords operate across Bradford. For HMO landlords, this means adapting to new tenancy rules, stricter compliance, and the end of fixed-term contracts. This blog explains what’s changing and how Citywide Housing’s guaranteed rent scheme ensures landlords stay profitable and stress-free. What’s in This Article Overview of […]
5 Hidden Costs of Managing HMOs (and How toEliminate Them)
TL;DR Running an HMO can seem profitable on paper, but hidden costs like void periods, maintenance,compliance, and arrears can eat away at your returns. This blog breaks down the most common costslandlords face and how Citywide Housing’s guaranteed rent scheme helps eliminate them entirely. What’s in This Article Voids and Lost Rent Every empty room […]