Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead

No, incentivize the development of new housing instead

No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing

No, but housing associations and landlords should be held more to account for the standard of their properties.

No - historically this has never worked and always causes the number of available properties to shrink

No one should own more than 1 home therefore landlord should not exist except for social housing

Bring back rent officers to inspect rental property and check the level of rent being charged is fair

We pay ridiculous rents for years demonstrating ability to pay and yet we are refused mortgages that would cost us a portion of our rent this is unacceptable and should be reviewed if a person has a history of good timely rent payments that should be proof of ability to maintain mortgage payments that are dramatically lower

No, because that causes distortion to the market. But the government should make housing more affordable by relaxing planning restrictions and building social housing

No as they may raise interest rates and taxes so would reduce the amount of landlords and in turn reduce rentable properties

With mortgages going up the landlords need to cover their costs as long as they’re not taking advantage

I don't think an amount per se but the rate of increase should be regulated and home that don't meet the living standards such as energy efficiency, mould-proof shouldn't get any increases until they've been fixed by the landlords.

No, but there should be more regulations on living conditions & more protection for landlords in the event of a squatters

1. Rent Control with Flexibility:
Rent control policies should allow for gradual rent increases tied to inflation or market conditions, ensuring that rent prices remain affordable while allowing landlords to cover rising costs and make necessary property improvements.
2. Incentives for Landlord Investment:
To avoid disincentivizing maintenance and property development, governments could offer tax incentives or subsidies to landlords who invest in maintaining or improving their rental properties. This would help balance affordability with property quality.
3. Increased Housing Supply:
In…  Read morestead of relying solely on rent control, governments could focus on increasing the supply of affordable housing through subsidies, zoning reforms, and partnerships with private developers. More available housing options would reduce pressure on rental prices and minimize the need for stringent rent controls.
4. Targeted Rent Control:
Rather than implementing blanket rent control for all rental properties, policies could focus on specific segments of the rental market, such as low-income neighborhoods, senior citizens, or disabled renters. This approach would protect vulnerable populations without distorting the entire housing market.
5. Long-Term Planning for Housing Affordability:
Rent control should be part of a broader strategy that includes long-term planning for affordable housing development, improved tenant protections, and efforts to increase wages and reduce income inequality. Addressing the root causes of housing unaffordability, such as income disparity and housing supply shortages, is essential for long-term stability.

No, as landlords are only increasing rent prices due to rising costs of interest repayments, gas and electric etc. instead more measures should be taken to control the diabolical increase of living costs.

Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to everyone, but the rent control policies should consider the location, house, and income of landlord and tenant. We should also ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate as well.

Incentivise the development of new housing and van corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate as well.

Yes. Housing associations etc should have the rent charges controlled. Especially when the properties they rent are below standard.

Rental prices based on economic state for raising costs of running the property and based on specific demand. Rental charges within reason and there is a threshold.

Landlords and rents/rent control should not exist, housing should be a human right and should be controlled by the people.

Yes, there should be a national standard rent based on certain factors such as size and age of the house

No, but put large restrictions on corporate and foreign investors from being able to purchase residential real estate instead

All housing is private property. Housing should be private property. It should be state owned and should be given to everyone. Housing is a human right.

Yes but only if a decent number of council and housing *** homes are built every year throughout the country

Yes, but limit tax restrictions on landlords to incentivise investment and provide investment opportunities to hard working people.

Rent control won’t lower rent because it reduces the incentive for landlords to maintain or build new rental properties, leading to a shortage of available housing. When supply decreases while demand remains constant or grows, prices tend to rise in the uncontrolled market. This can also cause landlords to raise rents in other ways, like charging for amenities. Over time, rent control can distort the housing market, limiting affordability and reducing long-term housing availability.

No, rather form an independent body that will investigate landlords that overcharge comparative to the national or local cost.

No, the overall price of housing should be re yes to enable people to be able to afford their own house.

If it does actually help people then yes because people with low income stifle a lot because landlords charge a large amount from people with small amounts

It depends on what the cost that the government will give. If it's more expensive and putting more council tax on then it's a no. But if it will actually make it affordable for those who are already struggling for housing then yes

I think there should aleast be a guide being you cant charge over xxx amount a month if there is such and such going on. For example maying 1200 a month for a 4 bed 2 bath but they refuse to fix mold in rooms and rotted decking. Especially when they try and up the rent and still haven't fixed the problems

I think there should not be a cap, but if the tenant finds the service not fitting the bill then they can report it to the government

Yes, as long as the government provides tax incentives for the landlords who comply with the rent control

Should stabilise rent increases not strict price controls as that simply doesn't work and massively reduces supply.

Yes - but it should be done in collaboration with landlords and they should be in the short term willing to subsidise to help with the transition.

Yes but they should also limit mortgage increases on those who rent privately in order to keep the property in the rental pool.

I believe landlords should stick to the respective market of their own net worth. For example, a person that's worth 1 billion dollars SHOULDN'T be allowed to rent houses that are made for lower class families.

Limit rent amount on ex council houses Amount should not exceed the current rent charged for similar properties owned by council. Eg 3 bedroom council house £450 pcm Private 3 bedroom (ex council) house £450 pcm

Landlords should have an cap on the percent they can increase it reasonably and only once or twice a year,.

Landlord and tenants should be able to negotiate and lock into an agreed amount. The rent control should come into effect after 12 months only allowing the landlord to raise the rent in line with whatever the current inflation % is to cover their own increase in costs.

Rent controls don't work, there must be incentives for building and renovating more qualitative residential dwellings

Difference between landlords as a business and landlords renting out a house they own but do not live in should be differentiated

Mortgage buy to let landlords can rent relative to the cost of monthly payment however landlords with full control and no monthly payment cannot charge the same value

More social housing with social housing rents should be in place and not a benefits system which pays private landlords rent

Yes, but also control mortgage payments so landlords can afford to continue to rent out their property

No, however they’re should be a maximum the landlord can charge based on local wage average for the area.

Yes, but they should be fair and in line with property value and local area so that there are protection measures against exploiting tenants, but fair landlords are able to still grow their investment and ensure people continue to purchase houses to let.

As a short-term measure until a comprehensive housing building program has at least been partially complete

Give landlords benefit on mortgage interest rates and tax so outgoings are reduced and can therefore reduce rent

Only if they implement limitations on how much construction companies can over-inflate their properties.

There should be guideline policies in place for short term assistance in the situations where it is necessary, to support those most vulnerable

Yes, but as long as it it is based off the average housing prices of the area that landlords own their properties.

Government should ensure that rents are affordable but also that landlords are providing quality housing

No, it will be down to the economy and cost of living. Everyone needs to cover their costs, but needs to do so with fairness to both landlord and tenant.

Yes but need to ensure it is also inline with interest rate and mortgage rates to ensure landlords don't suffer.

relative to the price of the property for instance the rent pays off the property in 15-20 years depending on the area

If they also implement policies to control the amount banks can charge for mortgages. Both are interlinked. I think both need stricter control as it is currently controlled by estate agents and banks.

Should be a scale based on the houses value, the area the property is in and the access it has to local markets, emergency services and other local services

I believe that there should be a cap but this would not be great because if there was a limit on a property in a really good location that was sort after it wouldn’t be great for the landlords.

Yes but this has to be inline with mortgage prices and outgoings. We should be regulating the standards at which landlords are able to let a property and this should be inspected by local auth's.

No - not in order to maximise landlord profits but because rent control doesn’t work and only leads to higher house prices as seen in Sweden and San Francisco

Yes, as linked to how many properties owned and the cost of living - including mortgage. Also, greater regulation for property managers who charge extortionate fees.

Yes, and the 'average 1-bed house' annual rent should be capped in line with 33% of the UK average annual wage.

No, but require licensing and rental reporting for all rental properties to bring about transparency, potentially regulated further down the line

Depends on what state the landlords house is in. If a landlord has a well kept property I think they have the right to charge a bit more rent whereas if you have a property riddled with issues then you should only be able to charge a certain amount

I think the renter has a reason to go to the government and ask for a survey of the property to see the reasoning of why the renter is "paying too much". If the flat is in good condition, location, space then there should be no need to lower the rent price.

Yes, however rent control should be inline with mortgage interest rates to ensure that landlords are at least covering their mortgage repayments

Would depend on all factors feeding into costs as landlords still have a lot of responsibility and shouldn’t do this for free

Depends on the situation and the price of the rent. This also might mean landlords lose money if their mortgage has been increased.

Yes but there should be a fixed proportion with the cost of living and bills and rent. Rent should be in proportion with bills and capped so landlords can’t exploit tenants

only if landlords are able to get lower interest rates than standard buyers and they reinstate not taxing the whole rent income but the profit part

Not limit but I think it should be means tested and proportionate to to value of the house dependant on the area

Yes, but with conditions in place to mitigate greed-based increases. Tent should go up when housing costs increase. Landlords should not suffer financially for the sake of renters not paying more

no but use fair measures to question any increases. Homeowners have no protection to mortgage increases. Landlords should be able to make reasonable increases to cover costs

Yes, there should be cap and regulated more. As rent prices are so high already. Housing more affordable.

Yes, however they should bring back benfits tio the Landlords of lower rate mortgages and also tax relief. You cant limit rent if teh LLs mortages are sky rocketting. They'll just sell up and this does not help the housing crisis, just adds to it.

Yes but the government should cover the difference to pay for mortgages if rent prices are pushed down.

They should be helping manage interest rates on mortgages so landlords don’t lose money and prevent them putting up prices as a result

Yes but only if the level set is reasonable for non-commercial landlords who have mortgages and tax to pay.

Landlords should have a much higher ownership on property so renters are not just effectively paying a landlords mortgage.

The government should abolish second home stamp duty, all it has done has prevent private landlords which has reduced stock levels and increased rental costs

Rents should be relevant to the number of bedrooms and the overall square footage of the property as well as the area they are located in - a 2-bedroom bungalow in Surrey should cost FAR more than an equivalent property located in a poor/deprived area.

There should be a fair rent officer at the Council as there was in the 70’s and 80’s but not Protected tenancies otherwise landlords will leave their properties empty

Yes but it should also allow room for landlords to afford to offer a decent standard of housing. By limiting rent too much landlords won't spend money on keeping accommodation up to a good standard. Also less people will become landlords leading to a decline in availability of rental accommodation.