• Episode 02: Is Rent Control Hurting Housing In BC and Ontario?

  • 2024/09/12
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Episode 02: Is Rent Control Hurting Housing In BC and Ontario?

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    In this episode, we dive into the effects of rent control on the housing market in BC and Ontario. With BC capping rent increases at 3% for 2025 and recent rulings allowing a 23.5% hike, we explore whether rent control is solving or worsening the housing crisis. We also look at Argentina’s bold decision to remove rent control and the surprising results.

    What We Covered:

    • BC Rent Cap of 3% in 2025:
      What does this mean for landlords and tenants moving forward?
    • Recent 23.5% Rent Increase Ruling:
      We discuss the reasons behind the ruling and its impact on the rental market.
    • Should We Abolish Rent Control?
      Arguments against rent control, including its impact on supply, maintenance, and rental costs, and the potential political fallout of removing it.
    • Argentina’s Success Story:
      After removing rent control, Argentina saw housing supply increase by 212%, rents drop by 26%, and mortgage costs fall by 30%.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Rent control may worsen housing affordability by reducing supply.
    • Argentina’s removal of rent control shows promising results.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • BC Rent Cap Details
    • Global Studies on Rent Control
    • Argentina's Rent Control Reform

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    • Alex Pang
    • Alex Shanks
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In this episode, we dive into the effects of rent control on the housing market in BC and Ontario. With BC capping rent increases at 3% for 2025 and recent rulings allowing a 23.5% hike, we explore whether rent control is solving or worsening the housing crisis. We also look at Argentina’s bold decision to remove rent control and the surprising results.

What We Covered:

  • BC Rent Cap of 3% in 2025:
    What does this mean for landlords and tenants moving forward?
  • Recent 23.5% Rent Increase Ruling:
    We discuss the reasons behind the ruling and its impact on the rental market.
  • Should We Abolish Rent Control?
    Arguments against rent control, including its impact on supply, maintenance, and rental costs, and the potential political fallout of removing it.
  • Argentina’s Success Story:
    After removing rent control, Argentina saw housing supply increase by 212%, rents drop by 26%, and mortgage costs fall by 30%.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rent control may worsen housing affordability by reducing supply.
  • Argentina’s removal of rent control shows promising results.

Resources Mentioned:

  • BC Rent Cap Details
  • Global Studies on Rent Control
  • Argentina's Rent Control Reform

Follow Our Hosts

  • Alex Pang
  • Alex Shanks

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