148 Eredine Crescent, Milton Keynes, MK5 6GZ
Condition: The property was assessed on the basis of being modernised and in good order, with gas central heating and double glazing.
Evidence considered
- Landlord: five recent tenancy renewals of the same house type (April-July 2026) at £2,125-£2,150 pcm, given significant weight
- Tenant: Rightmove listing of a comparable new-build property at £2,015 pcm
- Tenant: other Shenley Wood semi-detached comparables advertised below £2,050 pcm, one offering a month's rent free
- Tribunal's own general knowledge and expertise of local rental values
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal relied on landlord evidence of five recent tenancy renewals of the same house type ("The Oakwood") at rents between £2,125-£2,150 pcm, balanced against tenant evidence of a cheaper comparable new-build (£2,015 pcm) and other Shenley Wood semi-detached properties below £2,050 pcm (one with a month free). Using its own expert knowledge of local rental values alongside the comparables, the tribunal determined a market rent of £2,050 pcm for the property in good, modernised condition.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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