Housing Secretary Angela Rayner stated Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not considering rent controls for England, citing the Renters' Rights Act's impact. This contrasts with Burnham's past calls for freezes and Green Party leader Zack Polanski's advocacy for controls, while London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan also supports a cap.
Maharashtra's Pagdi system grants tenants long-term occupancy rights after a one-time premium, with nominal rent. While landlords retain ownership, tenants gain protected tenancy, transferable to heirs. Redevelopment of these buildings is complex due to divided rights and low rents, prompting a new government framework.
A new poll suggests Andy Burnham could secure Labour a significant majority by adopting 'economic populist' policies like rent controls and higher wealth taxes, contrasting with a potential loss of seats if the party maintains its current trajectory.
Rent control measures in France, initiated by Emmanuel Macron in 2018 and set to expire on November 26, 2026, are unlikely to be extended unless the government legislates before the end of May. A report obtained by Le Figaro reportedly criticizes the measure, favoring property owners.
Influential IPPR proposes capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growthUK politics live – latest updatesOne of the thinktanks closest to the Labour government is urging ministers to introduce private sector rent controls in England, as the chancellor weighs up how to ease a surge in living costs caused by the Iran war.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published a paper calling for a rent “double lock”, which would link rent increases to either wages or inflation, depending on which was lower. Continue reading...
