Should UK landlords be afraid of rent control? Guest Post By Stephan Gasteyger, Co-Founder, Wonego.com When, in 1915, thousands of workers flocked to Glasgow for jobs in munition factories and shipyards, landlords took advantage of the high demand for housing to raise rents. They were not … [Read more...]
Rent Control or ‘Rent Tax’ – The Debate Continues
The proposed 'rent control' idea put forward by Generation Rent is as follows: Have a rent control at 50% of the annual council tax rate for that band of property but as the monthly rent. For example, annual council tax = £1000, therefore rent controlled level = £500 per month Allow landlords … [Read more...]