Question follow-through · 68123

Business Premises: Rents

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will consult with the (a) British Federation of Property and (b) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors on her proposals to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial le

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
15 Jul 2025
Target answer date
17 Jul 2025
Answer
22 Jul 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will consult with the (a) British Federation of Property and (b) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors on her proposals to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial le

  2. 17 Jul 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Jul 2025

    Answer published

    The government conducted extensive research and engagement before deciding to ban upwards only rent reviews. We will continue to engage with stakeholders including with the British Property Federation and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

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