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Expert guides on tenant rights, rent increases, and the Section 13 process in England.

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How to build a comparables table for a rent increase challenge
20 Apr 2026

How to build a comparables table for a rent increase challenge

Five similar nearby properties, laid out in a clean table, will beat a stack of screenshots at tribunal every time. Here is exactly how to build tribunal-ready rent comparables evidence.

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Understanding the Market Rent Comparison in Your Rent Challenge
15 Apr 2026

Understanding the Market Rent Comparison in Your Rent Challenge

Learn how market rent comparisons work when challenging a rent increase, how to find comparable properties, and what the tribunal considers.

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How Landlords Calculate Rent Increases (and Why Many Get It Wrong)
15 Apr 2026

How Landlords Calculate Rent Increases (and Why Many Get It Wrong)

Find out how landlords should calculate rent increases under Section 13, the common mistakes they make, and how to spot an unfair increase.

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What Is a Fair Rent Increase in the UK?
3 Apr 2026

What Is a Fair Rent Increase in the UK?

There’s no legal cap on private rent increases in England — but that doesn’t mean your landlord can charge whatever they like. Here’s how to tell if your increase is fair, and what you can do about it.

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