From 1 May 2026, the UK private rental sector enters one of the most significant regulatory changes in decades. The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks a major shift in how landlords operate, how tenancies are structured, and how rental properties are managed going forward. While the aim of the reform is to improve security and standards for tenants, it is also accelerating a wider trend already underway: more landlords choosing to sell or hand over management