Landlord clients face a growing combination of regulatory and commercial pressure. SpareRoom research suggests that 27% of landlords in England plan to leave the sector and 36% expect to reduce portfolio size. Separately, the Renters’ Rights Act is progressing through further implementation steps, including a rental-property registration service, while landlords have been required to use the Section 13 process for rent increases since 1 May 2026.
This is an opportunity for advisers to run structured portfolio reviews covering refinancing dates, affordability, rental income, ownership structure, protection needs and planned acquisitions or disposals. AI-enabled CRM and document tools could segment landlord clients by imminent deadlines and produce meeting checklists, but data quality is crucial. Firms should ensure automated communications are accurate, properly approved and do not stray into unregulated legal, tax or rental-compliance advice.