Landlord confidence dips as tax worries loom

This brief summarises reporting published by www.propertywire.com on 16/10/2026. Claims below are attributed to that source.

40% plan rent hikes, 16% consider leaving

If higher taxes arrive, 40% of landlords intend to raise rents while 16% might exit the market, the survey indicates.

30% back tax cuts, 27% favour lower CGT

Around a quarter of landlords (25%) say tax relief would boost private‑rented home supply, highlighting the tension between revenue needs and housing availability.