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Allison Thompson

Allison Thompson

LRG | National Lettings Managing Director

Biography

Allison Thompson is Group Lettings Managing Director at LRG, one of the UK’s largest property services companies, where she leads the nationwide lettings network and drives growth, strategy, and standards across the business.

With more than 30 years in the property sector, Allison is widely recognised as an authority on the private rented sector. She also sits on the Board of Propertymark, the UK’s leading professional body for property agents, where she contributes to industry standards and policy development.

Allison regularly shares insight on legislation, market trends, and the future of renting, with a focus on how policy, technology, and consumer expectations continue to shape the sector.

Landlords Reminded of Their Legal Duties as Senior Politician Faces Scrutiny Over Letting Law Breaches

With members of the Labour government facing questions over their own landlord compliance, lettings expert Leaders is reminding property owners across the UK of their legal responsibilities when renting out a home.

Added value for tenants: Simple improvements that can justify higher rent

Although the rent you charge must be in line with local market rates, there will be a range of prices, and you want to be at the top end. Modern fittings and clean, fresh décor are a standard ‘must’, but what are the extra things you can do to attract tenants who are willing to pay a little extra?

Landlords Not Leaving, But Thinking Differently About The Future

New research from LRG reveals a rental sector in transition. In the face of economic pressures, regulatory change and shifting tenant expectations, landlords are adapting. Most are choosing to hold, consolidate or reinvest, with long-term sustainability now taking priority over short-term expansion.

LRG sets out rental, leasehold and mortgage priorities ahead of Labour Party Conference

As the Labour Party Conference approaches, Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has set out its wish list for the housing and property sector. Senior figures from across the business – spanning lettings, block management and financial services – are calling for clarity, phased implementation, and practical guidance to underpin the government’s reform agenda.

Rent Increases Under Review: What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently moving through the House of Lords and is expected to bring wide-ranging changes to the way privately rented homes are managed. Among the most significant are new limits on how and when landlords can increase rent.

The Decent Homes Standard: What Landlords Need to Know

The Government is preparing to extend the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector for the first time. A version of this standard has applied in the social housing sector for more than 20 years. To meet the current definition of ‘decent’, a home must be free from serious hazards as defined by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

Landlord Ombudsman & Private Rented Sector (PRS) Portal – What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters’ Rights Bill continues its progress through Parliament and, once passed, will bring one of the biggest shake-ups the private rented sector has seen in years.

New Rules on Pets and Discrimination: What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to introduce a wave of changes to the private rented sector, including new protections for tenants with pets, children, or those receiving benefits. These reforms aim to prevent blanket bans and create a more inclusive and transparent rental market.

Section 8 Reforms: What Landlords Need to Know About Longer Notice Periods and Stricter Rules

As the Renters’ Rights Bill continues its progress through the House of Lords, landlords should be preparing for a much tighter framework around possession. One of the most significant changes proposed is the reform of Section 8, the legal route for regaining possession where a specific reason applies.

Section 21 Is Set to Go - What This Means for Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the 'no-fault eviction' process.

Fixed-Term Tenancies on the Way Out - What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know

The private rented sector is set for one of its biggest changes in years. The Renters’ Rights Bill, which entered Parliament in September 2024 and is now progressing through the House of Lords, proposes to end fixed-term tenancy agreements for good.If passed in its current form, the Bill will introduce open-ended tenancy agreements as standard. This would reshape how private rentals work, with big implications for landlords, tenants and agents alike.The end of fixed termsThe proposed legislation would rep
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