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Editorial: Tax cuts for smaller landlords is a necessary move to relieve rental crisis

If the government can develop a new, well-structured tax incentive for small landlords, it could act as a major lever to encourage property owners back into the rental market

The country’s rental system is under increasing pressure due to a surge in the numbers of households renting over the last 20 years coupled with fewer new rental properties coming to the market

As we report on the front page of this week’s Business Post, the government is set to consider a major overhaul of the tax system for small landlords in this country. And really, it’s not before time.

The country’s rental system is under increasing pressure due to a surge in the numbers of households renting over the last 20 years coupled with fewer new rental properties coming to the market.

Research published last month by ...