Rent Control Archives

Government maintains opposition to rent controls despite pressure from MPs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 1 month ago | 8

The Labour government has ruled out introducing rent controls, claiming “it will push landlords out of the market”. Despite some...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2026, 1 month ago | 11

The Green Party claims that “rent controls can work,” despite evidence suggesting otherwise. Speaking at the New Economics Foundation, Green...

Author: Mark Alexander

6th March 2026, 2 months ago | 11

Rent control has an obvious political appeal. If rents are rising faster than wages, the solution can appear straightforward. Limit...