The growth of buy-to-let
Language: English Series: Housing Finance ; (09) September 2006Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Discusses the growth of the private rented sector following the introduction of the buy-to-let mortgage scheme in 1996. Suggests that demographic and lifestyle factors have increased the demand for the flexibility which private rented accommodation can offer. Highlights the concern that increasing regulation may cause problems for landlords, most of whom are small businesses and therefore have limited resources to keep up with new regulations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134885-1001 |
Discusses the growth of the private rented sector following the introduction of the buy-to-let mortgage scheme in 1996. Suggests that demographic and lifestyle factors have increased the demand for the flexibility which private rented accommodation can offer. Highlights the concern that increasing regulation may cause problems for landlords, most of whom are small businesses and therefore have limited resources to keep up with new regulations.