Think tank proposes national rent stabilisation scheme
Original Article Summary
The Institute for Public Policy Research has proposed a national rent stabilisation scheme designed to limit rent increases whilst addressing supply and investment concerns. The 'double-lock' model would cap rent rises according to both wage growth and the Consumer Price Index, applying during tenancies and when properties are re-let. The post Think tank proposes national rent stabilisation scheme appeared first on PropertyWire.
Investor Analysis
The IPPR has proposed a national 'double-lock' rent stabilisation scheme capping increases at the lower of CPI or wage growth, applying both in-tenancy and at re-letting, with new-build exemptions — adding serious policy weight to the rent control debate in England.
Investor Relevance
If enacted, this proposal would materially constrain rent growth across the PRS, suppress yield upside, and alter acquisition pricing models — particularly for existing stock where re-letting caps would limit rent resets. New-build exemptions create a potential bifurcation in investor strategy between existing and new stock.
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