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We’re celebrating our first anniversary as a new letting agency, after a busy year of strong growth, some key milestones, and successful navigation of the Renters’ Rights Act. From 94 properties under management to supporting over 148 landlords, discover how we’ve built a trusted service — and what’s next as we expand across the South Cotswolds.
The Government has now published the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, introducing a new legal requirement for landlords across England.
Here’s what landlords need to do to remain compliant.
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes for landlords across England – and one of the most talked-about updates involves pets in rental properties.
In this post we look at what happens if your tenants ask to keep a pet, and what are your rights to refuse consent.
With the right approach, the changes in the Act on pet ownership don’t have to be a cause for concern, and could even present a useful opportunity.
With the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, the way landlords manage rent increases is becoming more structured, transparent and evidence-based.
In this post, we explain how rent increases will be managed going forward, what happens if tenants challenge them, and how we will support you as the managing agent.
The Renters’ Rights Act will replace fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies with periodic agreements.
We explain what’s changing, what happens to existing ASTs from May 2026, and how landlords should prepare.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed how landlords regain possession of their rental property. With Section 21 abolished, landlords must now rely on Section 8 grounds under the Housing Act 1988.
In this guide, we explain when you can seek possession, the key mandatory and discretionary grounds, and how we will support our landlord clients throughout the process to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
The introduction of Making Tax Digital in April 2026 represents a major change in how landlords report rental income to HMRC.
If your gross rental income exceeds £50,000, you should focus on ensuring everything is set up correctly before the new tax year begins.
Here’s our guide to the key changes and what landlords need to do to be ready.
We are delighted to announce Victoria Allman Lettings’ across more of the beautiful South Cotswolds.
We are extending our award-winning lettings and property management services to the thriving market towns of Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Wotton-under-Edge and their surrounding villages.
The latest Zoopla Rental Market Report indicates a shift in the UK rental landscape as we enter 2026. Rental growth has slowed to 2.2% year-on-year, and tenant demand has dropped by 20%. With increasing rental supply and longer letting times, renters now have more options. For landlords, competitive pricing and marketing are essential to attract quality tenants. Discover how these trends impact your rental strategy in the full report.
We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Victoria Allman Lettings has been voted “Best Letting Agent in the Cotswolds” in The Cotswolds Awards 2025. This award reflects our unwavering commitment to do the business of lettings exceptionally well. We feel incredibly proud to stand alongside such iconic Cotswold names