One of the most significant reforms taking effect from 1 May 2026 is the abolition of all new fixed‑term residential tenancy agreements. Every tenancy will convert to, and every new tenancy will be, a periodic tenancy with no fixed end
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SDLT and the Renters’ Rights Act: the compliance risk few tenants expect

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