Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 The Bottom Line

Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
Rising rents, poor living conditions, and intense competition for homes have fueled frustration with landlords, leading to increased political efforts to protect tenants and raise tax pressures on property owners. The rental market is at a turning point due to the growing involvement of large institutional investors, backed by pension funds, who are increasingly playing a major role. Panellists discussed the state of the UK's rental market, including Ashley Winston, Andy Graham, and Polly Simpson.
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