8% in a year is plunging. Factor in inflation, and 5 years at that rate and real rents drop 41%. That would be a massive decrease in a short period of time an

8% in a year is plunging. Factor in inflation, and 5 years at that rate and real rents drop 41%. That would be a massive decrease in a short period of time and it's hard to imagine it happening - which just supports the notion that 8% in a year is a pretty big drop. You should be celebrating this news and not complaining.