The private rental sector has already seen major changes in 2026, with more reforms approaching. Here’s what landlords in England should have on their radar this autumn.

The UK property market could be heading towards a significant change in the way flats are owned and managed. The government’s proposed reforms to replace leasehold with commonhold as the default form of ownership for most new flats could reshape the buying, selling and management of residential property across England and Wales.

A move often starts long before a property is officially listed. If selling within the next few months is becoming a realistic possibility, September is a good time to work out what needs to happen first.

The UK property market is entering a more challenging period for sellers, with rising mortgage costs, increased competition and more cautious buyers putting pressure on asking prices. Recent figures from Rightmove highlight just how much market conditions are changing, with thousands of homeowners reducing their asking prices every day.