Why UK rent controls are ill-timed, according to FT opinion
By
Neal Hudson
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The article argues against implementing rent controls in the UK, stating that three think-tanks promoting such curbs to rental growth are misguided because the opportunity for such measures has already passed ("that horse has already bolted"). The piece appears to be an opinion piece from the Financial Times, advocating that now is not the right time for rent control policies.
Key quotes
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Three think-tanks are promoting curbs to rental growth — but that horse has already bolted
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