From the 23 April 2023 edition of the Bailiwick Express, Jersey Edition, some politicians in Jersey are considering imposing rent control on their community. This might be a big boost to the Isle of Man economy, as humans who want to live in homes may look to shift housing investment to the Isle of Man:

Humans require housing. If you are looking to grow a business with humans, or grow a family with humans, then policies like this are a sign that you should move away from Jersey and come to the Isle of Man.

It is difficult to imagine that Jersey will introduce such a bone-headed policy to harm its own people. But if Jersey does so, the Isle of Man and other jurisdictions have an opportunity to capitalise on such self-inflicted harm.”

OPINION: Why rent control in Jersey could be great for the Isle of Man

Michael Josem is a long-term consumer advocate, most prominently as a global leader in combating fraud in the online gambling industry. He was in part the inspiration for the 20th Century Fox Movie, Runner Runner, starring Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake.

Josem has over a decade of experience as a senior business leader working across various high-tech and online industries, and takes action to build a better community. His primary volunteer roles include service for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and Graih, the homelessness charity.