Striking a Balance: Tanya Hasking on why the regulatory load on landlords should be eased
'The regulatory pendulum has swung too far,' argues John D Wood's lettings chief, and it is time for a recalibration of red tape 'to create an environment where landlords can freely enter and exit the market based on demand and profitability.'
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