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London Mayor Proposes Key Worker Rent Scheme Amid Rent Control Debate

4/10/2026

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Critics argue rent controls worsen affordability by limiting supply.
Landlords may sell properties or cut maintenance due to lower profits.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan proposes the Key Worker Living Rent scheme with rents at 40% of average incomes and eligibility for households earning below £75,000, aiming to build 6,000 homes by 2030.
The Green Party supports rent controls, and polling shows strong public support for rent caps in London.

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Critics argue rent controls worsen affordability by limiting supply.
Landlords may sell properties or cut maintenance due to lower profits.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan proposes the Key Worker Living Rent scheme with rents at 40% of average incomes and eligibility for households earning below £75,000, aiming to build 6,000 homes by 2030.
The Green Party supports rent controls, and polling shows strong public support for rent caps in London.