Is it time to say bye to buy-to-let?
Rents might be rising, but landlords say rising costs, regulatory hassle, and tax concerns are making them uncertain about staying in the market
With rents continuing to rise around the country and no sign of new housing supply coming on stream, there’s a growing sense that new housing policy is urgently required to address the needs of tenants, owner-occupiers and landlords alike.
Last week saw the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) present a report to the government, outlining its vision for the future of the rental sector.
Among its recommendations were longer leases, greater rent certainty, ...
