More structured compliance processes. Greater importance of referencing and tenant selection. Proactive asset management over reactive letting. Documentation and communication becoming non-negotiable.

In competitive areas like Putney, Barnes and East Sheen, strategic pricing and professional management will separate strong portfolios from stressed ones.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, tenants will have a strengthened right to request permission to keep a pet in their rental home.

Landlords will no longer be able to unreasonably refuse such requests, although consent can still be subject to reasonable conditions. At James Anderson, we recognise the increasing demand for pet-friendly homes and the benefits responsible pet ownership can bring to longer, more stable tenancies.

As a pet-friendly agent, we support initiatives that promote responsible renting with pets, including Pets Lets – Pet Friendly Rentals & Advice, which provides guidance for landlords, tenants and agents navigating pet-friendly lettings.

We are committed to working with landlords and tenants to find practical solutions that protect both the property and the tenancy, while supporting responsible pet ownership in rental homes.