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Upward-only rent reviews: protected income or deferred reality?

The proposed ban will concern investors but could create a healthier market
Jennet Siebrits. (Ringley)
Jennet Siebrits. (Ringley)
By Jennet Siebrits
Ringley
June 25, 2026 | 6:00 AM

When implemented, the proposed ban on upward-only rent reviews would mark a significant change for the commercial property sector. For decades, these clauses have been a core part of the investment case for UK real estate, giving landlords and investors a degree of income protection even when occupational markets weaken.

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