News and Insights

Removing leasing stumbling blocks is crucial for London’s lettings agents

James Maguire, Sales & Business Development Director — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Expert insight from James Maguire, Sales and Business Development Director at UK rental services provider Housing Hand

Gen Z rental knowledge gaps revealed

Dani Smith, Sales Manager — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Housing Hand shares insights into under 30s renters’ experiences
73% of Gen Z felt overwhelmed, uncertain, anxious and scared when first looking for a home to rent
45% don’t know how a credit score impacts their rental options
59% wouldn’t know what to do if they couldn’t pay their rent

UK rental services provider Housing Hand has shared unique findings regarding the experiences of younger renters. Drawn from the Understanding Renters in 2025report, which was based on surveying 1,700 working professionals and students renting privately in the UK, the new insights focus specifically on the 1,125 respondents aged 16-30.

Housing Hand reports another successive year of double-digit growth, proving the value of trusted partnerships amid market uncertainty

Jeremy Robinson, Founder — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

What is a rent guarantor and why do you need one?

Percy Pigeon — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

• 42% of renters were asked to provide a guarantor in the past 12 months (Generation Rent)
• 34% of renters didn’t know what a guarantor was when asked to provide one (Understanding Renters in 2025)
• Housing Hand explains the nuances of finding the right guarantor to suit your circumstances

Housing Hand stands ready to support rental sector ahead of “year of disruption” as Renter’ Rights Act implemented

Percy Pigeon — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Risks and opportunities likely to arise as major regulatory change beds in
Housing Hand ready to support accommodation providers to navigate new market conditions, with raft of services ready to launch
Innovative firm will also be supporting tenants with independent advice and expanded product offering

UK rental services provider Housing Hand is advising accommodation providers to look for the opportunities that the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act will create. The Act’s initial measures kick in from 1 May 2026, with updated tenancy agreements required for all new tenancies from that point. Accommodation providers won’t be able to ask for more than one month’s rent in advance, not accept offers above a property’s advertised rent. They will also not be allowed to discriminate against families with children or benefit claimants, as well as having to consider all pet requests properly.

Student accommodation disruption: 2026 is just the start

Graham Hayward, Managing Director — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

All eyes are on the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) and its impact on accommodation providers this year. It’s clear to see that the Act will affect different providers in fundamentally different ways, both exacerbating and layering on top of some of the challenges they already face.

2026 private rental sector investment challenges

Percy Pigeon — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

2026 will be defined by a series of challenges for those investing in the rental sector. According to UK rental services provider Housing Hand, while none of the challenges are insurmountable, the year ahead will require careful navigation and a range of derisking measures.