The Renters' Rights Bill has officially been voted through by MPs

Marc von Grundherr, Director of Benham and Reeves, commented:

"The Renters' Rights Bill has been a painfully protracted process for everyone involved and, during this time, the nation's landlords have been left wondering where they stand and what the future might hold for their investments.

At least we now seem to be heading towards some greater certainty, with MPs having voted the bill through parliament and it now heading for Royal Assent.

However, it's likely to be many months still until the turbulence of this transition period subsides and the lettings sector can move forward with confidence."

Sian Hemming-Metcalfe, Operations Director at Inventory Base, commented:

"The latest step towards Royal Assent should be viewed as a positive development for the rental sector, if only because it brings us one step closer to certainty in a process that has been anything but straightforward.

Clarity and consistency are essential for all parties operating within the rental market, and this milestone means we can now move from conjecture to implementation after months of political ping pong.

Whilst this certainly won't reduce the burden facing many landlords, it will at least allow them to start getting their house in order - that is if they don't decide to exit altogether."

Sam Humphreys, Head of M&A at Dwelly, commented:

"Landlords won't welcome the news that the bill has now been voted through, but they've grown used to the Government's continued tirade where rental sector reforms are concerned.

For the professional landlord, the reality is that very little will change. They already provide quality accommodation that is fit for purpose and have the necessary processes and resources in place to traverse the changing face of the sector.

Let's just hope the Government finally decides to stop waging war on those who provide the vital homes needed to meet the huge demand for rental properties across the nation."