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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.

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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