Extending RTB to the privately rented sector would be a more interesting solution. (View Post)

If there were a free market in houses then rent controls would see fewer homes available to rent as would-be landlords would be less likely to get a new house built to let it out if there were rent c… (View Post)

We don't have tax free incomes for people who want to save for deposits. There's a world of difference between saying we'll waive taxes on interest on savings, versus saying we'll… (View Post)

Because we have a shortage of housing, not because of landlords costs. (View Post)

If you want affordable rents then the solution is to build more houses. If there were enough houses then would-be landlords should face a choice of letting out a home for a lower rent, or having no t… (View Post)