Common Wealth thinktank says Labour should control profits made by ‘institutional investors’
One of the UK’s fastest growing property markets is dominated by corporate landlords focused on providing homes for couples and singles, excluding many families with children, according to a thinktank report.
The build-to-rent (BTR) sector constructs one in five new homes – including almost 30% of new homes in London – the Common Wealth thinktank says. It is concerned that the Labour government is turning to a select group of private equity-backed developers for a quick fix to the housing crisis.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Common Wealth thinktank says Labour should control profits made by ‘institutional investors’ One of the UK’s fastest growing property markets is dominated by corporate landlords focused on providing homes for couples and singles, excluding many families with children, according to a thinktank report.The build-to-rent (BTR) sector constructs one in five new homes – including almost 30% of new homes in London – the Common Wealth thinktank says. It is concerned that the Labour government is turning to a select group of private equity-backed developers for a quick fix to the housing crisis. Continue reading…
