rent controls
Coverage of rent controls in the Nexus archive.
- Can rent controls ever work?
Rent controls are gaining support among progressives, but critics argue the policy primarily benefits current tenants and discourages investment. The debate centers on whether the policy can effectively balance tenant protection with maintaining housing market investment.
- Another embarrassing climbdown for Burnham as Angela Rayner says rent controls are NOT happening... days after he insisted they were being considered
Angela Rayner states rent controls are not proceeding, contradicting recent claims by Burnham that they were under consideration. This reversal is described as an embarrassing climbdown for Burnham.
- Google billionaire Sergey Brin exits NYC real estate as landlords suffer from rent controls, explosive costs: report
Google billionaire Sergey Brin is exiting New York City real estate amid challenges from strict rent controls and high costs, reportedly selling his stake in a real-estate fund for a reduced value. The move reflects broader struggles among landlords facing similar economic pressures.
- Rent controls will only drive up prices, housing minister warns in shot across Reeves' bow - as mortgages now cheaper for first time since June
The housing minister warns that rent controls will increase housing prices, targeting Reeves' policies, while mortgage rates have become cheaper for the first time since June.