294 Centenary Plaza, 18 Holliday St., Birmingham, B1 1TS
Evidence considered
- Landlord's evidence of rental values for similar flats in the development
- Tenant's analysis of sale prices and assumed rates of return
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The Tribunal determined that the rent of £950 pcm is not excessive, considering market rents for similar properties in modern developments in Birmingham city centre. The Landlord provided evidence of rental values ranging from £895 to £1,125 pcm with a mean average of £956.67 and median/mode at £950 pcm. The Tribunal acknowledged the potential inconvenience caused by fire safety works but found that the rent agreed upon was in line with market rates despite the Tenant's concerns about the impact of these works on rental value.
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