New restrictions on rent hikes and tenant evictions have sparked sharp criticism from small landlords, who argue the rules fail to account for their financial struggles. Authorities defend the measures as necessary to curb what they describe as "savage speculation" in the housing market, though opponents warn the policies may force vulnerable landlords out of the sector entirely. With tensions rising between regulators and property owners, the debate centers on whether the changes will stabilize rents—or push more investors to abandon the market. Landlords say the lack of flexibility leaves them unable to cover rising costs, raising concerns about a potential exodus from short-term rentals.
The government blames 'savage speculation' as critics say new measures leave small landlords 'out in the cold'.
