A rent review isn't
just about the money.
It's about
doing it right.
A rent review done well protects your income, retains good tenants, and keeps you legally compliant. Here's the complete process — start to finish.
Run a compliant rent review
Section 13 planner and communication templates included.
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Preview — what you'll get
What a poorly handled rent review costs
Informally agreed rent increases may be unenforceable under the Renters Rights Act 2026
5 years without a rent review at £100/month below market — compounding every single month
Increases above open market rate can be referred by the tenant to the First-tier Tribunal
A poorly communicated large increase often costs a settled tenant — and a void costs more
How it works
Six stages. Done properly, every time.
Assess and benchmark
Work through the trigger assessment to confirm a review is due. Enter comparable properties to establish your market range and current position.
Model the increase
Enter your proposed new rent. Get a risk-adjusted verdict — breakeven, annual additional income, and a clear recommendation before you commit.
Notice, communicate, document
Calculate your Section 13 notice dates, use the draft communication templates, and complete the post-review documentation checklist.
What's included
The complete rent review process
Six stages covering every aspect of a compliant, well-managed annual rent review — from deciding whether to increase at all through to post-review documentation.
Stage 1 — Review Trigger
5 propsKnow which of your properties needs a rent review — and which ones don't. Months since last review, tenant risk flag, and a clear recommendation.
Stage 2 — Market Benchmarking
3 compsEnter up to 3 comparables per property. Get a market range — lower, mid, upper — and your current rent position relative to the market.
Stage 3 — Viability Assessment
Risk verdictRisk-adjusted verdict before you commit to a figure. Breakeven calculation, annual additional income, and a proceed / caution / reconsider recommendation.
Stage 4 — Section 13 Planner
Legal guideNotice dates calculated automatically. Service method checklist. Tenant dispute rights explained. Updated for the Renters Rights Act 2026.
Stage 5 — Tenant Communication
2 templatesPre-drafted informal notice and Section 13 covering letter — personalised from your data, ready to copy with one click.
Stage 6 — Documentation
Checklist9-item post-review checklist. Portfolio summary showing income uplift, properties reviewed, and next review dates across every property.
Why landlords use this
Under the Renters Rights Act 2026, how you increase rent matters as much as the amount
An informally agreed increase may be unenforceable. A notice served incorrectly could be challenged. A rent review handled without care can cost you a good tenant — and a good tenant is worth far more than the difference between your current rent and the market rate.
- Review trigger assessment — know which properties need action and which can wait
- Market benchmarking with your own comparable data — not just a website search
- Risk-adjusted verdict before you commit to a figure
- Section 13 notice dates calculated automatically — no guesswork
- Pre-drafted tenant communication templates — personalised and ready to copy
- Post-review checklist with next review date reminder
"I'd never done a formal rent review properly. This walked me through every stage — including the Section 13 dates I'd always guessed at. First review done correctly in 4 years."
Portfolio landlord— 5 properties, Liverpool
"The advance notice template was what I was missing. Sent it before the formal notice — tenant accepted without any issues. Good communication makes all the difference."
BTL landlord— 3 properties, Manchester
"Found out two of my properties hadn't had a review in over 18 months. The trigger assessment flagged them immediately. One was £150/month below market."
Portfolio landlord— 8 properties, West Midlands
Never miss a rent review again.
HomeDash tracks every tenancy review date across your portfolio and alerts you when a rent review is due — automatically. No more properties sitting below market rate because a review slipped through the net.
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