Why rents are out of control

A cross advanced economies, the rental market is undergoing a profound change. In the years before covid-19 struck, rents were high but not growing fast: the cost of leasing a home rose by about 2% a year, according to official data. During the pandemic, rental inflation slowed and, in some cities, rents fell as landlords desperately looked for tenants.

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https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/03/16/why-rents-are-out-of-control

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