During his upcoming address at the Green Party conference, leader Zack Polanski is expected to unveil a housing policy centered on a three-year cap for private rent increases. The proposal aims to address what the party describes as a crisis of generational fairness, suggesting that current rental costs are disproportionately affecting younger demographics and those without property ownership.

While the specific mechanics of how this cap would be implemented or enforced remain limited in the initial reporting, the announcement signals a shift toward more aggressive market intervention to stabilize housing costs. Polanski intends to frame this policy as a necessary step to protect tenants from unpredictable financial strain, positioning housing security as a fundamental right rather than a luxury. The proposal is expected to be a cornerstone of the party’s broader platform as they seek to differentiate their housing strategy from those of the major political parties, who have generally favored supply-side incentives over direct price controls. The policy is likely to face scrutiny from industry groups regarding its potential impact on housing supply and landlord investment, though the party maintains that the focus must remain on the immediate relief of the tenant population.