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Scottish Socialists policy on buy to let

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Should mortgage lenders be allowed to provide buy-to-let mortgage loans?

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Scottish Socialists answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

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Strongly agree

No, buy to let mortgages lead to inflated housing prices

The SSP is likely to strongly agree with the statement that buy-to-let mortgages lead to inflated housing prices, as it aligns with their critique of market-driven housing policies and their advocacy for affordable housing. They have consistently argued that the focus of housing policy should be on meeting the needs of the community rather than serving the interests of investors and landlords, which this statement reflects. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Given the SSP's focus on social justice and reducing inequalities, they would likely support restrictions on buy-to-let mortgage loans as a means to prevent housing market speculation and to prioritize housing as a basic right over investment opportunities. However, their score is not maximally positive because they might also consider nuanced policies that address the root causes of housing shortages and affordability issues, rather than outright bans. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but reduce tax evasion by landlords

While the SSP would likely agree with the sentiment of reducing tax evasion by landlords, which aligns with their broader stance on tax fairness and social equity, they might view the provision of buy-to-let mortgage loans, even with reduced tax evasion, as insufficient to address the systemic issues in the housing market. They would prefer more comprehensive reforms that ensure housing affordability and accessibility for all, rather than measures that might still enable speculative investment in housing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) has historically positioned itself against policies that favor the accumulation of wealth through property investment at the expense of affordable housing for all. They advocate for housing to be a right, not a privilege, and have supported policies aimed at increasing public and affordable housing. Therefore, they would likely disagree with the unrestricted provision of buy-to-let mortgage loans, viewing it as a mechanism that exacerbates housing inequality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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