Property News In Battersea London

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When did a Notice of Intent become a substitute for evidence? 14 October 2026

At Acquire Estate Agents, we are becoming increasingly concerned about the approach taken by some local authorities when issuing Notices of Intent (NOIs) to impose civil financial penalties on landlords and managing agents.

Our latest case raises some serious questions.... Read More

Navigating the Renters` Rights Act: A Summary for London Landlords 10 September 2026

The private rented sector in London is undergoing major regulatory changes driven by the Renters" Rights Act 2025. With the first phase of sweeping tenancy reforms already in effect as of 1 May 2026, the Government has now published the phased rollout of the mandatory Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database, known as the "Register your rental property" service.... Read More

Acquire wins Costs against JFT Tenants 28 July 2026

Tribunal Orders Tenants to Pay Landlord"s Costs After Justice for Tenants" RRO Claim Collapses

Case reference: LON/00BG/HMF/2025/0807 — First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), 19 Alderney Road, London E1 4EG

A recent First-tier Tribunal decision offers a timely reminder to landlords that a Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim — even one brought with a specialist representative — can collapse under scrutiny, and that acting promptly and professionally in response can make all the difference.... Read More

London Rental Market Remains Strong Amid Supply Shortage 26 June 2026

The core case for investing in London rental properties remains strong based on a persistent structural imbalance: severe housing shortages coupled with a constant influx of high-earning professionals. While increased regulation (renters rights act, hmo licensing) and higher funding costs have squeezed casual investors, this has created a market increasingly dominated by professionals who capitalise on these fundamentals:

Supply vs.... Read More

Acquire Estate Agents wins Tribunal Case 16 June 2026

Acquire Estate Agents has successfully secured a significant increase in permitted occupancy at a licensed HMO following a First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

The case concerned a property where Southwark council in south London originally granted an HMO licence in 2024 permitting occupation by only two persons from two households.... Read More

Successfully Defending a Rent Repayment Order Claim 12 March 2026

At Acquire Estate Agents, we take compliance, professionalism, and the protection of our clients" interests extremely seriously. We are pleased to share the successful defence of one of our clients, Ms Anderson, in a recent Rent Repayment Order (RRO) application brought by her lodger.... Read More

Renters Right Act 11 March 2026

From 1 May 2026, new laws will kick in that give 11 million renters stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes.

🔑 What"s changing?

No more ‘no-fault" evictions – landlords in the private rented sector won"t be able to evict tenants without a valid reason.... Read More