Rental reforms backfire? Landlord exodus squeezes supply
Original Article Summary
The unintended consequence of rental reform: fewer homes, higher rents
Investor Analysis
The Renters' Rights Act is accelerating landlord exits from the London PRS, compressing rental supply to 13% below the five-year average while tenant demand hits its highest ratio since 2022 — pushing rents higher despite the policy's tenant-protection intent.
Investor Relevance
Buy-to-let investors must reassess acquisition viability and hold strategies in London as the RRA compounds existing cost pressures (stamp duty, Section 24, EPC obligations), while simultaneously signalling rental yield upside for those who remain — creating a bifurcated risk/reward picture.
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