Kabul Residents Report Sharp Rise in House Rents

Residents of Kabul have reported that house rents have risen sharply in recent months, creating major economic pressure especially for returning migrants. In some cases, rents have increased from five thousand to seven thousand afghanis.

Real estate agents have cited increased demand from returning migrants and property purchases as key drivers behind the trend. They point to the large number of people coming back and seeking housing as a primary factor pushing prices higher.

An economic expert has viewed the trend as a shift toward property investment, where more individuals are choosing to put money into real estate.

A previous decree from the Prime Minister's Office allowed citizens in Kabul and other provinces to build homes after completing Sharia and administrative documents. The measure was aimed at addressing issues of migrant homelessness.

The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has not recently commented on the rising rents. Residents such as Sayed Jawad Hosseini and Shir Mohammad have highlighted the difficulties caused by these increases. Real estate officials Ahmad Jawid Alkozai and Askar Khan have provided insights into the market dynamics. Economic expert Sayed Massoud has offered analysis on the investment aspect.

This combination of factors has led to ongoing concerns among the population about housing affordability in the city.