Dossier
rent controls
Coverage of rent controls in the Nexus archive.
- Google billionaire Sergey Brin exits NYC real estate as landlords suffer from rent controls, explosive costs: report
Google billionaire Sergey Brin is exiting New York City real estate amid challenges from strict rent controls and high costs, reportedly selling his stake in a real-estate fund for a reduced value. The move reflects broader struggles among landlords facing similar economic pressures.
- Rent controls will only drive up prices, housing minister warns in shot across Reeves' bow - as mortgages now cheaper for first time since June
The housing minister warns that rent controls will increase housing prices, targeting Reeves' policies, while mortgage rates have become cheaper for the first time since June.