So allowing landlords to kick out tenants at will will solve the rental situation and is good for tenants?
How out of touch can Bishop be?
The fundamental issue is the lack of houses.
If LLs were to build new accommodation I'd have some sympathy but all they do is recycle the existing.
A LL purchasing a house instead of the 1st home buyer just means the 1st home buyer has to rent.
Personally, all of the houses I own were built by me - adding to the supply rather than just rearranging it.
The Govt seems to have no idea how the rental market works - once a rent is established (the ability to pay) it is unlikely that it would go down if costs were reduced.
Melissa sums it up for the whole Govt.
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