Rent Review 2026

During 2025 the Trustees undertook a major review of the organisations finances including the costs of maintaining all our properties to meet all regulations and the rental income required to cover this. The change in rent is the most significant we have ever made but is necessary as previously our largest source of income was from legacies which we are no longer able to rely on. Following the large increase we intend to then increase rent in line with the rise in state pensions. More details of the reasons for the rise and the implementation please click here.

The standard rent will rise significantly on 1 July 2027 to £450pcm (plus inflation in 2026). The change will be spread over this year's rise on 1 July 2026 and the rise the following year. The standard rent on 1 July 2026 will be £342pcm. Rent for tenants whose rent is based on 10% of income will rise by 50% of the differential to £450pcm on 1 July 2026 and then to £450pcm (plus inflation) on 1 July 2027. Changes in Scotland will take place on 1 October each year.

Rent Policy 

The Trustees agreed a Rent Policy (March 2023, updated 2026) regarding the rent paid by tenants who have made Interest Free Loans or Equity Contributions and any entitlement to a discount. If having read the policy you have any questions please feel free to contact Andy Hughes.