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UK Landlords Exit Market as Anticipated Tax Hikes Loom

Record numbers of rental properties are being sold, exacerbating the housing crisis and driving up rents.

  • Nearly one-third of London's rental properties are now for sale, with similar trends across the UK.
  • New tax policies, including potential increases in Capital Gains Tax, are driving landlords to sell.
  • The supply of new rental properties is dwindling, while demand continues to rise.
  • Rents have increased by 9% over the last year, outpacing inflation and income growth.
  • Experts warn that without incentives for landlords, the rental market will further deteriorate.
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