⏳ Quarterly tax returns are coming? Are you prepared? Starting April 2026, there will be significant changes ⚠️ to how some landlords report their tax to HMRC 🧾.

Do you understand what's included in phase one of the Renters' Rights Act? Knowing what's coming is the first step in preparing for the changes. 👀📘

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How Estate Agency Has Changed – and Why It Matters When You’re Selling

Once Christmas is out of the way, the property market springs back to life. This is driven by buyers having the time and headspace, after Christmas, to act on plans they’ve been quietly considering for months.

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Three of the major changes in the Renters’ Rights Act are longer notice periods, a shift to periodic tenancies and higher arrears thresholds. This means landlords must prepare financially. Rent guarantee insurance, forward planning and savings buffers are now more important than ever.

The first Renters’ Rights Act changes commence on 27 December 2025. Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) will have stronger rights to investigate whether a landlord or letting agent has breached certain housing laws. Read on to find out what's happening.

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Buying a property—whether it’s your first home, next home, or an investment—is one of life’s biggest financial decisions.

As we move into 2026, the South East property market continues to stabilise after several years of volatility. At M&M Estate & Letting Agents, we have analysed the latest economic forecasts, mortgage trends, government legislation and on-the-ground activity across Gravesend, Medway and the wider South East.