A new research report proposes that freezing private rents at 2024 levels could save the government £2bn annually and provide household savings. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has voiced his support for the findings as the debate over housing affordability continues.

The UK housing market has stalled as buyers and sellers grapple with high energy costs, legislative changes, and uncertainty surrounding future property taxes. Regional disparities are widening as northern markets show more resilience than the south.