Such rental homes come in all shapes and sizes and can offer the kind of privacy and views that may be hard to buy.
Estate properties make up a significant proportion of rural housing, particularly in the more remote parts of the country.
Benefits to rural living
A good number of these properties are located on estates that provide facilities for the local community, including schools, village pubs, recreational land and shops.
Living rurally also brings practical advantages: plenty of parking, space for pets, and room to breathe – luxuries that can sometimes be in short supply in larger towns and cities.
On top of that, rural properties often offer excellent value for money, giving tenants more space, character, and lifestyle benefits compared to similarly priced homes in urban areas.
Many estates have also embraced the growing popularity of working from home by investing in or supporting the installation of high-speed broadband. Equally, some now offer tenants the opportunity to take on separate premises nearby for work purposes: traditional estate buildings are often converted into modern offices or workshops which can provide a base for a wide variety of businesses.
What the Renters’ Rights Bill means for rural tenants
The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill is set to improve the experience of renting across England, offering greater protection and peace of mind for tenants. Key reforms include:
- Ending ‘no fault’ evictions (Section 21), giving tenants more security
- Periodic tenancies allowing for longer stays and more flexibility
- A right to request pets, supporting more family-friendly living
These changes will benefit all renters, including those living in estate-owned homes, by strengthening rights and improving long-term stability.
Important changes for landlords
Estate owners will also need to prepare for upcoming regulatory changes that will affect the way residential properties are let.
Along with the Renters’ Rights Bill, the government is also proposing updates to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) that could require rental properties to meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C.
The rollout is not expected to begin until 2028 – with the new assessment criteria likely to focus on building fabric, heating efficiency, energy use and readiness for smart technologies – but early planning and investment will be key, especially for older or listed buildings.
Unsurprisingly, given their obvious appeal, estate-owned properties in good order are often snapped up very quickly. With a lifestyle offering that is difficult to find anywhere else, they remain in high demand among tenants of all ages.
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