Rent Increases

How to lawfully increase rent under the new Section 13 rules and periodic tenancy regime.

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First-Tier Tribunal Rent Decisions: How to Prepare and What to Expect

With Section 13 now the only route for rent increases, more tenants will challenge proposed increases at the First-tier Tribunal. This guide covers how to gather comparable evidence, what the tribunal considers, and how to prepare your case.

16 min read · 17 April 2026

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Rental Bidding Wars Banned: New Rent Transparency Rules for Landlords in England

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 bans rental bidding wars in England. Landlords and agents must publish an asking rent and cannot invite or accept offers above it. Understand the new transparency rules.

7 min read · 28 March 2026

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How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent? Market Rent, Comparables, and the Tribunal

Understanding what constitutes a fair rent increase, how to assess market rent using comparable evidence, and what the First-tier Tribunal considers when a tenant challenges your proposed increase.

13 min read · 15 March 2026

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Section 13 Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act: What's Changed

How rent increases work under the new periodic tenancy regime — the Section 13 process, notice requirements, tenant rights to challenge at Tribunal, and practical steps for landlords.

9 min read · 15 March 2026