r/u_ExternalPuzzled1081

I have just rented for a fixed term lease which is coming to an end soon. We have been asked to sign a new fixed term lease. If we were to sign a new fixed term lease - is the landlord able to increase the rent during the fixed term despite a contract being signed for x amount? We are not rent controlled as the property was built after Nov 2018.

If I were to sign a new contract - would I be protected from an increase? And technically if it’s a ‘new contract’ would the 12 month rule still apply?