Rent freeze rumours: Could landlords be punished for economic impact of war in Iran?
A one-year rent freeze could be on the cards as part of Rachel Reeves’ plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis set to be exacerbated by the war in Iran. According to a report in The Guardian, Reeves’ proposals would see landlords in England banned from raising rents for a 12-month period – a move we are warning would be disastrous for landlords and tenants alike.