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Deputy Proposes Rent Cap Amid Soaring Guernsey Housing Costs
11/27/2025
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- Deputy Steve Williams, who leads the Guernsey housing committee, is considering a rent cap to curb rising costs.
- The island’s average rent now stands at £2,112 per month, up more than 50% in five years.
- Recent data show rents rose 1.8% from June to September.
- Rents are 2.8% higher than September 2024.
- Williams said the affordability of housing for residents is a concern.
