Although Q2 CPI data for Australia were softer than most had expected, rental inflation continued to accelerate. Moreover, leading indicators suggest that rental inflation likely won't peak before year-end. Against this backdrop, state governments are mulling various measures to lend support to distressed renters. We think some proposed policies, including rent controls and taxes on short-stay accommodations, could end up doing more harm than good by stifling rental supply.
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