Deposit rules stay the same under the RRA, but compliance is now critical due to stronger enforcement powers in the new tenancy system. Are you ready for RRA?

Thinking of Moving in Rainham? If you’re planning to move home in Rainham within the next 9 months, you’re probably asking the same question many local homeowners, landlords, and first-time buyers are asking:

For tenants, April is a useful point to pause and plan. With rents still rising across the UK and the first phase of rental reform approaching in England, this is a good time to review your budget, renewal options and next move.

Take a moment to review this important update on the Renters’ Rights Act changes from 1st May 2026. It explains the end of Section 21, new tenancy rules, and Section 8 requirements, including valid grounds, notice periods, and evidence needed before possession can be granted.

If you are thinking about moving in the next 6 to 12 months, a market appraisal is often the best first step. It gives you a clearer view of value, timing and buyer demand, helping you plan with more confidence in a competitive 2026 market.

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest something rather unexpected. After years of worsening affordability, the picture has begun to improve. Wages have risen faster than house prices since 2021, nudging the headline affordability ratios in the right direction. On the face of it, that feels like progress.

From 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 transforms tenancies in England. Existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) become Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs), the service of Section 21 notices ceases - ending so called ‘no fault’ evictions. Landlords and agents will be required to update practices and provide key information to tenants.

The idea that homeowners are “stuck” has been making headlines recently. Many point to the growing price difference between smaller & larger homes as the main culprit. But if you zoom in on the Rainham property market, the story isn’t quite so simple!

Each month we will share this figure, and whilst this figure alone will not tell you much, its trend will. Our followers on social media should know we plan to publish regular articles on the Rainham property market. It is in those articles that we will expand and clarify what these monthly figures mean to you.

At Jacksons, we know that staying ahead of the rental market is crucial for landlords. The latest figures for February 2026 show that the UK rental market is no longer moving in one direction—regional differences are becoming increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know.