Green Party leader Zack Polanski proposed a three-year statutory emergency brake on private residential rents during his address in Brighton.

While national inflation rates have retreated, persistent economic pressures continue to challenge household stability across various US regions. This disparity in living costs is forcing families to adjust their long-term financial expectations.

A coalition of 18 housing groups has warned the incoming administration that failure to address private rental costs will undermine efforts to manage the cost of living. The group advocates for market interventions to address the trend of rental growth outpacing wage growth.