Labour cracks down on landlords forcing them to rent out empty properties

That's outright appropriation of property.

If someone isn't harming anyone then they shouldn't be coerced into selling property.

This is a fundamental change in the nature of property rights.

What's next people who are not working for a year forced into labour?

Think the Human rights acts might well stop this.But it's just labour hot air. Labour are going to support waspi. How well did that work out?

It’s not a problem. I live in Kent. The LA charges full ctax from day one. The house price increases by more than the ctax and utilities I pay out out. Leave it empty and still make money!

The devil is in the details here.
Define empty, work away for 6 months, probate, second home, derelict, under renovation that has stalled, repossessed, up for sale the list goes on.
I'm sure there are lots of empty homes in the country, but how many landlords decide to keep a property empty on a whim.
I'd rent on a first come first served basis if the Government was the guarantor, not problem whatsoever, but until then I think, like anyone with any sense I'll wait for a good quality tenant.
My only concern with this rubbish is if some bright spark decides there is a time limit on how long a landlord has to sell a property.
Sadly for me selling is the way forward, non profitable first then the rest.

As regards some of the London Properties, particularly those only used occasionally or even bought off plan as an Investment.
With a good inventory company I don't think the council could afford to put them back to the same condition.
Even with the most respectful tenants will cause more than FWT to these.
Also who is going to pay the 'market rate?
A 'T' who cannot afford such a property now certainly won't be able to once taken over.

“and introduce large selective licensing schemes to improve conditions in the private rental sector, without requiring the Secretary of State’s approval.” So there we have it ……. the whole country is going to be selectively licensed. The Renters Rights Bill “portal” will run alongside, but that will be the least of your worries.

Reply to the comment left by Jim K at 18/12/2024 - 11:05
The “market rate” will be whatever the Council achieve for your property in the auction.

If a property isn’t rented then the owner isn’t a landlord.

Owners that work away for a year or so may choose to keep their home empty rather than let because there is a risk of not getting it back in their return. Will their homes be confiscated by 2TK?

What about homes that are trashed by the tenants and need extensive work? With every available tradesman busy failing to meet 2TK’s house-building target, it may well take more than a year to complete works. In the meantime, the property isn’t empty and at risk of confiscation.

Of course, empty homes should be brought back into use to help protect our countryside from over-development. Rather than using a big government-backed stick, maybe a little carrot would be in order.

And again, none of this would be needed if government delivered the Brexit that many people voted for. We only need more houses because politicians are encouraging migrants to come to Treasury Island.

It has to stop eventually.

Our politics needs Reform.

No surprise there.

Its pretty much the definition of socialism, to "socialise" (steal) property.

Steal from the hard working, and give to the lazy.

Not exactly Robin Hood, is it?

Robin stole from the sheriff (the government) and gave to to people.

Starmer does the opposite.