Shafaqna English– Some residents in Herat report that rental prices in the province have increased to unprecedented levels in recent months.
According to them, they have been searching for reasonably priced rental homes for weeks, but none are available.
Abdul Khaleq Yousufi, a resident of Herat, said: “I’ve been looking for a house for a month, but unfortunately, I haven’t found one that suits my needs. Rent used to be 1,500 Afghanis, but now it has risen to between 4,500 and 5,000 Afghanis. I urge the government to monitor rental prices.”
Mohammad Ismail Nabizadah, another Herat resident, said: “In most areas of the city, rental homes are either unavailable or very limited. There are homes for sale, but hardly any for rent — mainly because many migrants have arrived.”
According to data from some real estate agencies, rental prices in Herat city have increased by around 40% in recent months. This rise is mainly due to the influx of migrants from neighboring countries and the relocation of thousands of families from other provinces to Herat.
Source: Tolo News