Rent pressure zones 'significantly inhibiting' delivery of apartments in Dublin

Housing minister James Browne said rent pressure zones are only 'one part' of the overall picture on apartment delivery, and that renters should not be asked to fix the delivery of new apartments. Picture: Gareth Chaney

The current system of rent pressure zones (RPZs) is “significantly inhibiting” the delivery of apartments in Dublin, housing minister James Browne has said as he confirmed changes to rent controls are coming.

He said that while the Government will soon be changing RPZs, he still aims to protect renters.