How taxing private landlords helped 1.1 million renters become first-time buyers

Rebalancing the housing market through tax reform

Tax reforms introduced in 2016 marked a decisive shift in housing policy, reducing landlord demand and freeing up homes for first-time buyers (FTBs)

Tax hikes on the private rented sector have benefited first time-buyers - report - Property Industry Eye

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How taxing private landlords helped 1.1 million renters become first-time buyers

Taxes on private landlords have given 1.1 million households the chance to become first-time buyers, Joseph Rowntree Foundation says.