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Fraud in the rental market isn’t just rising — it’s accelerating fast. With cases up 140% in a year and more than 250,000 homes now let to fraudulent renters, the lettings industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet. In this Key Update we look at the real life numbers in the Private Rented Sector, and how you can stay on top of fraud in 2026.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is on its way, and the countdown to 1st May 2026 has officially started. Big changes are coming—Section 21 is being scrapped, there’ll be new periodic tenancies, more possession grounds, stronger compliance powers, and major updates on rent increases, pets, and rent-in-advance.

In this Key Update, we break down how the Act is set to reshape the student lettings market, including, how student lets work now, what is changing with the Renters' Rights Act and how Letting Agents can prepare.

When it comes to tenant referencing, some applicants deserve a standing ovation… not for their honesty, but for their surprising reveal mid-movie. From fabricated CEOs to fraudulent landlords, we’ve seen performances so convincing they could rival a Hollywood production.