u/Much_Yesterday642

What’s the weather like in the peaks today? (Edale)

Anyone going on a hike?

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice as I’m quite confused about my situation in England.

I’ve been renting a 1-bed flat since July 2024 through a letting agency (I don’t deal directly with the landlord). I originally negotiated the rent down to £800, and in 2025 it was increased to £850, which I currently pay.

In March 2026, the agency contacted me asking if I wanted to stay after my tenancy ends in July 2026. I said yes.

They then asked me how much I’d be willing to pay going forward, which I found a bit odd. I didn’t answer that and instead asked about how the new rental laws might affect things (rolling tenancy etc.). They confirmed it would become a rolling tenancy, but still pushed on rent.

They’ve now come back saying the landlord wants between £930–£950 per month.

Here’s the confusing part:

While I was taking a few days to respond, I checked Rightmove and saw my exact flat listed by the same agency for £850/month starting July 2026. I have screenshots showing it was posted in March 2026. After I confirmed I wanted to stay, the listing was taken down.

This makes me question whether the higher rent they’re asking me for is reasonable.

Additional context:

Similar flats in my area are around £775–£850

A neighbour in the same building pays £650 (same size flat)

Another tenant in the building pays ~£920 but for a 2-bed

My main questions:

Can I refuse this increase and stay at £850? They informed me a formal notice will be issued in due course, can I challenge it?

Would the Rightmove listing help as evidence that the higher rent isn’t market value?

Am I at risk of being forced out if I don’t agree?

I’m happy to stay and continue paying £850, but I don’t feel the increase they’re asking for is justified.

Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you!

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice as I’m quite confused about my situation in England.

I’ve been renting a 1-bed flat since July 2024 through a letting agency (I don’t deal directly with the landlord). I originally negotiated the rent down to £800, and in 2025 it was increased to £850, which I currently pay.

In March 2026, the agency contacted me asking if I wanted to stay after my tenancy ends in July 2026. I said yes.

They then asked me how much I’d be willing to pay going forward, which I found a bit odd. I didn’t answer that and instead asked about how the new rental laws might affect things (rolling tenancy etc.). They confirmed it would become a rolling tenancy, but still pushed on rent.

They’ve now come back saying the landlord wants between £930–£950 per month.

Here’s the confusing part:

While I was taking a few days to respond, I checked Rightmove and saw my exact flat listed by the same agency for £850/month starting July 2026. I have screenshots showing it was posted in March 2026. After I confirmed I wanted to stay, the listing was taken down.

This makes me question whether the higher rent they’re asking me for is reasonable.

Additional context:

Similar flats in my area are around £775–£850

A neighbour in the same building pays £650 (same size flat)

Another tenant in the building pays ~£920 but for a 2-bed

My main questions:

Can I refuse this increase and stay at £850? They informed me a formal notice will be issued in due course, can I challenge it?

Would the Rightmove listing help as evidence that the higher rent isn’t market value?

Am I at risk of being forced out if I don’t agree?

I’m happy to stay and continue paying £850, but I don’t feel the increase they’re asking for is justified.

Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you!