It's a somewhat disorienting time to be a landlord or an agent, with 2019 bringing multiple new regulations and programmes - from the tenant fees ban, to the client money protection scheme, to new standards on space and electricity.
With a number of these changes likely to have a substantial impact on the way agents and landlords act, you'd be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by it all. So, what are the key rules and regulations for this year, and what's in store for 2020 and beyond?