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Podcast: The Property Nomads Podcast
Episode: Rent controls push up prices - WHO KNEW!!
Description: Rob discusses the ineffectiveness of rent controls in the property market. Drawing on examples from history and recent studies, he highlights how rent controls can actually push up prices, reduce the number of available properties, and lower the quality of housing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent controls have been shown to push up prices, reduce the number of properties available, and lower the quality of housing according to 200 studies. Implementing rent controls can lead to a decrease in supply, an increase in demand, and ultimately result in higher rents. History has repeatedly shown that price controls, including rent c...