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Well-meaning upward-only rent reviews ban could have negative consequences

Ahead of a detailed review in the Lords, there is a broader lesson on making sure legislation is targeted
Lara Brand, Senior Associate at Broadfield UK. (Broadfield UK)
Lara Brand, Senior Associate at Broadfield UK. (Broadfield UK)
By Lara Brand
Broadfield UK
January 20, 2026 | 2:01 P.M.

Cast as a measure of relief for small shops, the proposed ban on upward-only rent reviews is a live test of how policy will price risk, redirect capital, and shift costs across commercial real estate.

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