Law or policy

Rent Standard

2 stories · 2 councils

A government standard that regulates how social housing rents are set and increased in the UK. A regulatory framework that governs rent increases for social housing in England. A UK government policy that sets the framework for social housing rent levels.

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  1. Camden Council Lost £201m in Rental Income Since 2016 Due to Housing Revenue Account Challenges Camden Council is facing significant financial pressures within its Housing Revenue Account (HRA), having lost £201m in potential rental income since 2016. This was revealed in... Camden 13 December 2025
  2. Wandsworth Council to Increase Rents by 2.7% and Non-Residential Charges by 2.2% Wandsworth Council is set to increase council housing rents by a maximum of 2.7% starting in April 2025, following a recommendation from the Cabinet Member for Environment. The... Wandsworth 2 December 2025