The short answer: there is no universal rent increase for 2026 If you are searching for “what is the rent increase for 2026?”, you may be looking for one national percentage. There is no single figure that applies to every property, tenancy or part of the UK. The answer depends on whether you are looking at market movement, the rent achieved on a new letting, an advertised asking rent, or a formal increase for an existing tenant. It also depends on location, property type, co