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I started another thread regarding the tax treatment of landlords, which evolved into a conversation around what the real issue is behind landlords leaving the market. So I thought I would address the issue here in a dedicated thread.
Potential Landlords - what would convince you to invest in the property rental market over your other investment options
Current Landlords - what would keep you in the game and stop the current exodus of landlords.
Personally, I'm in the game and I'm here to stay. For me, I find it an attractive investment. However, if I were to rate my top three issues it would go like this
1) Tax - I'm not saying we deserve tax breaks anymore than anyone else, however, I'm in this to make money, so if I was paying less tax or there were incentives there, it would encourage me to invest more.
2) RPZ's - these are very worrying when trying to future proof my investments. At the moment I won't buy a property in an RPZ, but who is to say they property I buy on the out skirts of town won't be included in the RPZ next year? This is a serious concern for me.
3) Uncertainty Over Rights - I do worry over the eviction ban that's in place, the liklehood of these becoming more common place, the difficulty in evicting a problematic tenant etc. I'm not too bothered by a tenant having a right to a property for life (as long as they are law abiding tenants) because I'm in this for long term rental income, however, I do want the ability to be able to sell if I decide I want the money for something else. So this area of tenant's / landlords rights is definitely concerning.
That's my top 3, what about you?
Potential Landlords - what would convince you to invest in the property rental market over your other investment options
Current Landlords - what would keep you in the game and stop the current exodus of landlords.
Personally, I'm in the game and I'm here to stay. For me, I find it an attractive investment. However, if I were to rate my top three issues it would go like this
1) Tax - I'm not saying we deserve tax breaks anymore than anyone else, however, I'm in this to make money, so if I was paying less tax or there were incentives there, it would encourage me to invest more.
2) RPZ's - these are very worrying when trying to future proof my investments. At the moment I won't buy a property in an RPZ, but who is to say they property I buy on the out skirts of town won't be included in the RPZ next year? This is a serious concern for me.
3) Uncertainty Over Rights - I do worry over the eviction ban that's in place, the liklehood of these becoming more common place, the difficulty in evicting a problematic tenant etc. I'm not too bothered by a tenant having a right to a property for life (as long as they are law abiding tenants) because I'm in this for long term rental income, however, I do want the ability to be able to sell if I decide I want the money for something else. So this area of tenant's / landlords rights is definitely concerning.
That's my top 3, what about you?
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