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To ask if anyone’s ever successfully negotiated rent down at renewal?

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BeSnappyBird · 14/09/2025 14:48

With everything going up, it feels like a win just to keep the rent the same but I’m wondering if anyone’s ever actually managed to reduce it? Whether it’s due to market rates, property issues or just negotiating well, if you’ve done it, how did it go? What did you say? Curious if it’s even worth trying…

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Tigerthatcameforbrunch · 14/09/2025 14:51

What is your rent compared to others in the area. Your LL has probably not suggested a rent increase for a quiet life rather than it isn't worth doing. Unless you are very confident that you are currently paying above market rate I'd be very careful about starting the conversation- it may well go the other way...

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