If you’re planning a move to the UK with your pet, you’ve probably spent hours imagining what life will look like once you arrive. Finding the right neighbourhood, settling into a new routine and making sure your pet feels at home are all exciting parts of the journey. What many people don’t expect is that
Moving to the UK with your pet? Here’s how to make renting easier Read More »
The Renters’ Rights Act has changed the conversation around pets in rented property. From 1 May 2026, tenants in England now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords cannot “unreasonably refuse” that request. Sounds simple enough. But in reality? This is where the confusion starts. What actually counts as
Tenants, Unauthorised Pets and the Renters’ Rights Act: What Is Actually “Reasonable”? Read More »
The biggest myth in UK renting right now is that the new law means landlords must say yes to pets. That is not true. The Bill gives tenants the right to request a pet. Landlords must consider it and respond within 28 days. But they can still refuse with valid reasons like insurance, lease restrictions,
The Renters’ Rights Bill is NOT an ‘Open Door’ to Having Pets Read More »
If you take just one thing away from this: paperwork first, viewings second. Yet time and time again, tenants start scrolling portals, booking viewings, falling in love with a property… and then think about documents. In today’s rental market, that’s backwards and costly. Right now, landlords and agents are not short of demand. What they
Why Paperwork Comes Before UK Property Searching (Especially If You Have a Pet) Read More »
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is being widely promoted as a major step forward for tenants, particularly those renting with pets. In principle, giving tenants the right to request a pet and preventing landlords from refusing without a valid, evidence-based reason, feels like long overdue progress. But as with most housing reform, the real impact is
The Rise of the “Naked Rental”: An Unintended Consequence of the Renters’ Rights Act Read More »
The big headline everyone’s talking about: The Renters’ Rights Bill which will now become law on 1st May 2026. For pet owners, it feels like a win. A long-overdue nod to the reality that pets are family. But this is the start of change, not the end. A Step in the Right Direction. It Will
The Renters’ Rights Bill Is Now Law: What Does It Mean For Pet Owners? Read More »
The UK rental market is shifting fast. For years, small private landlords made up the backbone of the sector. But with higher mortgage rates, increased regulation, and uncertainty around the Renters’ Rights Bill, many are now selling up or stepping back. Click here to learn more about the Renters’ Rights Bill In their place are
The Changing UK Rental Market: Where Are the Private Landlords Going? Read More »
A client of mine recently said to me, “my friends think I should just move in and not mention my dog, might be easier?”. I would never advise a client to take this route, regardless of the introduction of the Renters Rights Bill 28 day rule and a landlord being unable to ‘unreasonably’ refuse a
Why You Should Never Hide a Pet When Renting in the UK Read More »
If you’ve been looking to rent in the UK lately, you’ll know it’s not exactly a walk in the park. In fact, the UK rental market in 2025 is becoming just as tricky, and competitive, as buying a property. The current climate is a mix of high demand, nervous UK landlords, and limited stock. Add
Why Renting in the UK is Becoming as Tricky as Buying Read More »
Relocating to the UK is exciting, but let’s not pretend that finding a pet friendly rental property in London is easy. Trying to do it from overseas or with a pet in tow, and it quickly becomes a full-time job. London’s rental market moves fast. Properties are snapped up in 24 hours, landlords are choosy,
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