Written question asked by Lord Gascoigne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Rents: Regulation
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing rent controls on (1) the functioning of the private rented sector, (2) the quality of rental accommodation, (3) rental housing supply, and (4) the delivery of new housing.
- Answer
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My Department regularly reviews research and evidence related to various aspects of the private rented sector.
The government has no plans to introduce rent controls in the private rented sector.
Rent inflation in England has been easing since the end of 2024. Average rents in England increased by 3.4% in the 12 months to June, down from a peak of 9.2% in November 2024. In England, annual rent inflation was lowest in London, at 2.2%.
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- 2026-27
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