Jonathan Daines ◦ 4 min read
Last updated on 10 March 2026
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Capitalise on the peak spring let season and prepare for May’s legislative changes
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March thrusts us into the heart of the spring lettings market. Historically the most active period of the year, this is the optimal window to secure quality tenancies before summer.
With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May—under 60 days away—landlords need to position their portfolios proactively. From ensuring new compliance standards to adapting to upcoming tenancy overhauls, the actions you take now will dictate your success throughout 2026.
As a property management partner, our focus is on providing landlords with hassle-free management, rent protection, and incredibly rapid turnaround times.
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⚖️ The Renters’ Rights Act: May Enforcement Approaches
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Under 60 days until the massive legislative shift on 1 May 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act fundamentally changes how tenancies are managed, making proactive, hassle-free management more valuable than ever. Are you prepared?
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🗓️ 30 April 2026
Final day to practically serve Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices before they are abolished completely.
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📋 1 May 2026
All new and existing tenancies will be transitioned to periodic (rolling) tenancies by default. Rent increases will be strictly capped to once every 12 months using the statutory Section 13 process.
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📄 31 May 2026
Deadline to supply all existing tenants with the mandatory written statement of tenancy terms and the government explanation sheet.
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Our comprehensive property management seamlessly handles these compliance demands for you. From issuing robust legal documentation to securing your rent via advanced protection guarantees, we bear the burden of the law.
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Bottom Line for Spring
The peak spring letting market intersects directly with stringent property law changes. LettingaProperty continues to offer absolute peace of mind with robust rent protection and guaranteed legal compliance, shielding portfolios from the risks ahead.
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⚡ Vivo Platform Insights: February Performance
Our platform data from February highlights the speed and efficiency we are driving behind the scenes across our managed portfolio:
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14 days
TIME TO LET
Significantly faster than market avg
▼ +2 days vs Jan
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35 hrs
FIRST VIEWING REQUEST
Average duration from listing
▲ 19 hrs faster vs Jan
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12
VIEWINGS PER PROPERTY
Average requests post-listing
▲ +3 vs Jan
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14 hrs
APP TO REFERENCING
Rapid processing speed
▼ +4 hrs vs Jan
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4 days
REFERENCING TIME
From submission to completion
— Unchanged vs Jan
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61 hrs
CONTRACT SIGNING
Tenancy start to signed contract
▼ +15 hrs vs Jan
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What This Means
Spring demand is accelerating — viewings per property are up 33% on January and enquiries are arriving 19 hours faster. Processing times have stretched slightly as volume increases, but properties are still getting robustly let within 14 days. This momentum secures rental income and minimises the risk of costly void periods.
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🛠️ Platform Updates: Q1 2026
What we have shipped this quarter and what it means for you and your future tenants.
🔗 Rent Payment Link
Tenants can now pay rent directly from a secure link in their reminder emails — no login required. Once paid, the balance updates directly via Vivo.
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What this means for you
Fewer barriers to payment means faster rent collection and reduced arrears risk — without any action needed from you.
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What your tenant sees
A one-click payment page showing their rent due, payable instantly by card. Each link is secure and expires after 3 uses.
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🔔 Communication Preferences
Landlords and tenants can now control exactly which non-essential communications they receive across email, SMS, and WhatsApp — directly from their profile.
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What’s protected
Contracts, payment notifications, and security alerts are always delivered regardless of preferences — these cannot be switched off.
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What’s configurable
Marketing, service updates, and partner messages can be toggled per channel. Manage your preferences in your profile settings.
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⭐ Feedback at Every Step
We have added feedback prompts to key milestones in the tenancy journey — viewings booked, contracts signed, payments processed — so our users experiences shape how the platform develops.
Let your experience seamlessly power our product roadmap.
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⭐ What Landlords Are Saying (February 2026)
When my tenant has been late on payments
“When my tenant has been late in payment, my Rent Arrears Officer worked tirelessly chasing the payments daily. They kept me in the loop of all communications to the tenant, thereby relieving me of the burden of having to chase up myself. Would highly recommend LettingaProperty in dealing with your rentals.”
★★★★★ Cliff Simmonds
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Great peace of mind when living abroad
“LettingaProperty have been managing the rent arrears of my property. The team tenaciously follows up on my tenant’s regular late payments, which provides great peace of mind when living abroad. Managing a property from afar can be hard and overwhelming, and their efforts help to ease the stress. Thank you for your support.”
★★★★★ Customer
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Couldn’t do it without them!!
“I couldn’t have continued to rent out a property without the support of the team at LettingaProperty. Especially without the hard work, determination and support given by the accounts team, they are brilliant at their job.”
★★★★★ Jon T
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Ready to Position Your Portfolio for Spring?
Let’s discuss securing the best tenants, optimising your rental income, and adapting to the Renters’ Rights Act.
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