Property Management Services

Your property. Fully managed. Fully protected.

Are you a landlord in Reading or the wider Berkshire area looking for a property management partner you can genuinely rely on? At RHouse, we specialise in professional, hands-on HMO property management that takes the stress out of letting and keeps you on the right side of the law.

With over a decade of experience managing properties across the region, our dedicated team handles everything, so you don't have to.

The Renters' Rights Act: What Changes on 1st May 2026

The Renters' Rights Act represents the most significant reform to the private rented sector in nearly four decades. From 1 May 2026, the rules change - for every landlord, on every tenancy.

The key changes taking effect from that date include:

Fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies are abolished and replaced with Assured Periodic Tenancies. Section 21 no-fault evictions are removed, with updated Section 8 grounds taking their place. Landlords must provide tenants with a written statement of mandatory tenancy information before any agreement is signed. Rent can only be increased once per year, and only by serving a valid Section 13 notice. Rental bidding is banned - landlords must advertise a fixed asking price and cannot accept or encourage offers above it. Landlords cannot take rent in advance before a tenancy agreement is signed, nor demand more than one month's rent at a time thereafter. Blanket bans on tenants who receive benefits or have children become illegal. Tenants gain stronger rights to request a pet, which landlords cannot unreasonably refuse.
Non-compliance is not a minor risk. Fines issued by local authorities for breaches of the new rules start at £7,000 for a single offence and rise to £40,000 for repeated or unresolved breaches. With 15 new offences introduced under the Act, the margin for error is smaller than it has ever been.

How RHouse Protects You

Navigating this level of legislative change whilst managing tenants, maintenance, and rent collection is a significant burden for any landlord to carry alone. RHouse carries it for you.

When you appoint RHouse as your property manager, we ensure your property and every tenancy we manage on your behalf is fully compliant with the Renters' Rights Act from day one. That means your tenancy agreements are updated to the new Assured Periodic Tenancy format from 1st May, your tenants receive all mandatory written information as required by law, your rent review process follows the correct Section 13 procedure, and your advertising and letting practices meet the new standards on bidding, advance rent, and tenant discrimination.

You will not be left to interpret the legislation yourself. You will not face a fine because an old tenancy template was used, a notice was served incorrectly, or a process was missed. RHouse manages the compliance so you can focus on your investment.

What We Do

Our full property management service covers every aspect of letting your property:

Marketing, viewings and recruitment of new housemates, including credit checks and referencing via Advanced Rent.

Tenancy agreement preparation, updated to reflect current legislation.

Deposit registration and management.

Day-to-day tenant management and communication.

Annual rent reviews conducted in accordance with Section 13 requirements.

Monitoring and reporting of rental payments.

Digital check-in and check-out report creation.

Management of maintenance, cleaners and gardeners.

Scheduling of all compliance checks including Gas Safety certificates, PAT testing,
Electrical Installation Condition Reports, Energy Performance Certificates and smoke alarm inspections.

Quarterly property inspections. Property photography and social media and website listings.

Why Landlords Choose RHouse

Landlords across Reading and Berkshire trust RHouse because we combine local HMO market expertise with a rigorous approach to compliance, communication, and tenant satisfaction. We have a proven track record of high occupancy rates, a hands-on team that treats your property as if it were our own, and the systems and knowledge to keep your investment protected as legislation evolves.

Whether you are a first-time landlord or an experienced investor with a growing portfolio, we offer a service built on trust, expertise, and results.

Ready to protect your investment?

We are currently welcoming new landlords to our portfolio. Our fully managed HMO service is charged at 10% of monthly rent. Get in touch today to book a conversation with our team.