Join the webinars: Landlord database student lettings and energy efficiency
We are hosting three member webinars next week, the first looking at the evolving student sector, the second focussing on energy efficiency, with the third seeing MHCLG answer your questions on the new landlord database.
Student lettings in 2026
The last 12 month have been challenging for student landlords, with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act turning the student sector on its head.
The loss of the fixed term in particular has disproportionately impacted student landlords, not least those with smaller one or two-bedroom properties, who don’t have access to the new student possession ground, Ground 4a.
We are hosting a webinar for those of you who operate in the sector, or anyone thinking of moving into student lettings.
Entitled ‘Student lettings in 2026: Opportunities, challenges and the Renters' Rights Act’ the session, next Tuesday, September 29, will focus on what you need to do to survive and thrive in the student market – with demand for student homes still strong across the UK.
In the webinar, which will run from 11am-12pm, industry expert Steve Barnes, associate director of Total Landlord Insurance and Hamilton Fraser Insurance, will explore where demand is strongest and what students are looking for in a rental property.
He will also outline how the new legislation affects student lets, and the practical steps you can take to maximise occupancy and remain compliant.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and the Renters’ Rights Act: a compliance risk you can’t ignore
The day after our student webinar we will host the next in our series of energy efficiency webinars.
Running from 11am -12pm the event, on Wednesday, will examine how EPC compliance demands interact with tenancy law and possession rights under the Renters’ Rights Act.
The session, which is for members and associates only, will help you understand the practical implications of non-compliance and what steps you should take to ensure you are meeting your obligations while protecting your rights.
The event will also include a live Q&A session, so if you have any questions on this topic, please email [email protected] and we will address them during the session.
Renters’ Rights Q&A – Registering on the database
The new PRS database will be rolled out regionally from 15th December this year - with all landlords to be signed up by 2027. Failure to do so could lead to a civil penalty of up to £7,000 – rising to £40,000 for multiple or continued breaches.
In this webinar, on Thursday, 1st October, officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will join our head of compliance, James Wood, to talk about what the new database will look like, what you'll need to do to comply and how your information will be used.
The hour-long session ‘Renters’ Rights Q&A – Registering on the database’ will be held at 11am.
A presentation on the database will be followed by a live Q&A. If you’d like to submit any questions in advance, please email [email protected].
More information
To view our events calendar outlining all our national, regional and online events click here.
To visit our student lettings resource page click here.
To visit our MEES hub click here.
For all things Renters' Rights visit our members' hub here - and for everything you need to know on the landlord database click here. You can also use our exclusive landlord database checker tool to find out when you will be impcted by the changes.
Our award-winning training academy runs a specialist Renters’ Rights Act training course specifically for student landlords. For more information and to book, click here. We also run an energy efficiency and MEES compliance course. For more information and to book, click here.
