Govt accused of engaging in 'Celtic Tiger economics' by approving rent increases

The government has been accused of engaging in “Celtic Tiger economics” by sanctioning rent increases that are more than twice that of wage hikes and of again ruling out freezing rates.

Govt accused of engaging in 'Celtic Tiger economics' by approving rent increases

The government has been accused of engaging in “Celtic Tiger economics” by sanctioning rent increases that are more than twice that of wage hikes and of again ruling out freezing rates.

Some 19 new rent pressure zones (RPZ) have been announced for 11 counties, which will see rate increases by landlords limited to 4% annually.

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