Don’t make us the scapegoats!

Newsletter editor Rosalind Renshaw writes:

My ‘Time to Stop Meddling’ piece in the last newsletter stirred an enormous reaction.

While some of you, correctly, pointed out that I hadn’t mentioned the role of lenders, most agreed with the central point: it is Government interference in the housing market, rather than landlords or estate agents, that is responsible for today’s crisis.

The view that the Government is – wrongly – trying to control free market economics, was expressed over and over again.

There was also a strong feeling that landlords deserve recognition, not blame. Read More

Rent to buy The Government’s new Rent to Buy scheme has been attacked
Rising importance The contribution made by private residential property investors to the UK economy is rising
Spain’s pain Spain’s largest developer, Martinsa-Fadesa, has filed for bankruptcy, creating shockwaves for thousands of Britons
Hot stuff New overseas property purchasing statistics show that there is still plenty of appetite
Fine times The National Landlords Association has warned that UK landlords will face hefty fines.
Reluctant renters More accidental landlords are emerging as frustrated sellers turn to renting .
Legal update A long-awaited ruling by the law lords overturning a Court of Appeal decision has been greeted as good news for all landlords.
Scottish slowdown The Scottish housing market has turned down with savage abruptness.
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