Greens propose rent caps; agents warn of landlord exodus

The Green Party has introduced a comprehensive plan to impose rent caps across the private rental market, aiming to limit steep rental increases and provide greater affordability for tenants facing rising living costs. At the same time, real‑estate agents warn that these sweeping restrictions may prompt a significant exodus of landlords, who could choose to sell or withdraw their properties, potentially tightening supply and unsettling the rental sector.