August 25, 2025

For years, renters in advanced economies have grown accustomed to moderate rent increases typically around 2% per year. These were often manageable and rarely drew much public or policy attention. But today, that stability is gone. Across many wealthy nations, rents are now climbing at an annual pace of 5% or more, making it the […]

When a wildfire rips through a community or a hurricane devastates a city, the immediate focus is on safety, survival, and rebuilding. Yet hidden beneath the headlines of destruction lies another, often overlooked consequence: skyrocketing rents. Recent research has uncovered a disturbing trend rent hikes after declared emergencies are not confined to wealthy enclaves but