By Jane Patterson of RNZThe Opposition is calling on the Finance Minister to specifically rule out any move to cap rent rises. He unveiled a plan to dampen the overheated housing market] last week, which included tax measures directly targeting investors. "I am fully aware that the current housing market has made life difficult for some renters, and finding new affordable rentals can be difficult," Robertson said. National leader Judith Collins is calling on the Government to rule out rent controls. "Building housing supply is a long-term activity.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 29, 2021 03:38 UTC