Valuation Adjustments for Private Rented Sector Properties: Impact of Renters’ Rights Act 2026 Section 21 Abolition on BTL Yields

As of May 1, 2026, any Section 21 notice served by a landlord in England is legally invalid — and local authorities can now impose civil penalties of up to £7,000 per breach [2]. This single legislative change, enacted through the Renters' Rights Act 2026, has fundamentally altered the risk profile of every buy-to-let (BTL) […]