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Rent Control Debate Grows as IFS Cautions on Supply Risks
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner is facing calls from 26 MPs to introduce rent controls. However, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that such measures could reduce housing supply and lower property prices.
The government has confirmed that it currently has no plans to implement rent controls. This ongoing debate is particularly relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks, as any changes to rent regulation could impact the private rental sector and property management practices.
Source: PropertyWire