Autumn Updates from base HQ

Rents rising, rules changing, and beer flowing… September’s newsletter has it all. We’ve dug into Hackney’s £30m licensing plan, decoded the latest Renters’ Rights Bill updates, and even found the best spots to celebrate Oktoberfest locally.

Features in this edition:

• Your Latest Key Updates on the Renters’ Rights Bill

• Hackney’s £30m Licensing Scheme: Raising Standards or Raising Rents?

• Latest Homelet Rental Index

• Oktoberfest Lands In East London!

✔️ Your Latest Key Updates on the Renters’ Rights Bill

Out of the loop on the latest Renters’ Rights Bill updates following the first stage of parliamentary ‘ping pong’? You’re not alone.

An has broken down the latest updates in this video, from timelines (Royal Assent could now slip into late October/November) to what the government refused to amend around selling, pets, and student lets.

If you’re wondering how the bill will affect your current tenancies, future sales plans, or whether you can still say “no pets”, this update is a must-watch.

📽️ https://youtu.be/FCtoVwsWAAs

📈 Hackney’s £30m Licensing Scheme: Raising Standards or Raising Rents?

Hackney Council is consulting on one of the UK’s largest and most expensive landlord licensing schemes, covering 76% of its private rented stock - over 26,000 homes. On the surface, this sounds positive: improve housing standards, protect tenants, and drive out rogue landlords. Yet dig beneath the surface and the reality looks less progressive and more like a new tax on landlords and tenants alike.

Hackney’s plans risk creating unintended consequences that undermine affordability, reduce supply, and penalise good landlords, while doing little to address the borough’s real housing challenges.

Read our full coverage update on our blog link below.

📰https://www.baseps.co.uk/blog-posts/hackneys-30m-licensing-scheme-raising-standards-or-raising-rents

🔍 HomeLet Rental Index August 2025

The Tide Is Turning – What It Means for London Landlords and Investors

At first glance, August’s rental figures appear to follow the familiar seasonal rhythm - rents climbing during the bustling summer period as tenants reposition for school, university, and new jobs. But peel back the layers and the August 2025 HomeLet Rental Index, in collaboration with PriceHubble, delivers a clear message: the rental market is no longer just moving... it’s shifting. And for landlords, BTR (build-to-rent) developers, and PBSA (purpose-built student-accommodation) investors in London, this moment represents both a warning and an opportunity.

We break down what’s going on, and why the savvy should be paying very close attention right now, in this feature.

🤔 https://www.baseps.co.uk/blog-posts/homelet-rental-index-august-2025-tide-turning-what-it-means-london-landlords-investors

🍻 Oktoberfest 2025 - Best Spots for Beer, Brunch & Bavarian Vibes

Oktoberfest 2025 has landed in East London, and you don’t need to hop on a plane to Munich to enjoy steins, bratwurst, and proper Bavarian fun. From Walthamstow to Hackney (with a Hoxton twist and a Soho outlier), here’s your local guide, organised by vibe. Prost!

🍻 https://www.baseps.co.uk/blog-posts/best-spots-beer-brunch-bavarian-vibes-oktoberfest-2025-east-london

In other news…

Hot Picks from September

🏡 New Instruction: Bridgewalk Heights, SE1, a gorgeous 2-bed 2-bath a stones throw from London Bridge station - https://tour.giraffe360.com/bridgewalk-heights-weston-street-se1

🥹 Feedback that made us feel all glowy: “An, Kristjan and their incredible team have provided support to us over the years that has truly gone above and beyond. This is an outstanding agency and we’ll always recommend them to anyone who is seeking the best agency for their rental property. We’ll be forever grateful for their dedication and never-ending support.” - https://platform.theestas.com/reviews/545/250008

🎉 Home Walkthrough: Kristjan takes us around this fabulous 3 bedroom duplex in Whitechapel - https://www.instagram.com/p/DO84rXXAqA9/

P.S. An’s bringing the Vegas wedding home! After she and Diana tied the knot in Las Vegas last December, this weekend they’re hosting a home celebration to mark 25 incredible years of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We’re so excited to join in the fun - and yes, you may just catch a few pictures from the party in our next newsletter update 😉 💒

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