Almost one in four landlords report higher letting agent fees since Renters' Rights Act took effect

A Goodlord poll of almost 250 UK landlords, published 26 August, found 23% have seen letting agent fees rise since the Renters' Rights Act came into force, with half reporting a heavier compliance burden. Section 21 ended on 1 May, so possession now runs through Section 8 and longer notice periods. For sellers, landlords absorbing higher costs are a growing source of ex-rental stock; for buyers, that means more former rentals reaching the market. This is landlord sentiment, not transaction data.