IPOA Chairperson Mary Conway appeared on Newstalk this morning to present the landlord’s point of view in light of the upcoming cabinet discussion of Rent Pressure Zones
Citing a similar situation in Finland wherein the rent control measures were relaxed, our chair argued there is significant evidence a change to Rent Pressure Zone rules could result in a sharp increase in investment, resulting in a reduced average rent.
IPOA have been consistent in our position that Rent Pressure Zone rules as they stand often prove harmful to landlords and tenants alike. Many landlords are locked in at unreasonable rent amounts, ultimately forcing them to leave the market, deepening the asymmetry of supply and demand in the country.
A recording of Mary’s appearances can be found on the Members’ Resources page along with all recent IPOA media appearances.