Rent Reviews

Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are areas where rents are highest and rising quickly.
An area must meet certain criteria to become an RPZ. In these areas, annual rent increases are capped. RPZs were introduced on 24 December 2016 and remain in place until 31 December 2024. 

Since, 11 December 2021, annual rent increases in RPZs are capped in line with the rate of general inflation or 2% a year, whichever is lower. So, if a landlord reviews the rent every 12 months and the rate of general inflation is 1.5%, then your rent can only be increased by a maximum of 1.5%. However, if the rate of general inflation is higher than 2%, for example, 3%, the rent can only be increased by a maximum of 2%.