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... Anywho... On the actual topic of private rental markets; I think the idea that landlords should ever be FORCED to sell is ridiculous (and again, it would never get through parliament so even if Corbyn does get in, and does want it, its moot point) however I'm not against the idea of rent control - e.g. I believe that once a long-term rental property has been rented out, then the landlord should only be able to raise the rent in that property in line with inflation while those tenants are there. Also, I believe that if a landlord does choose to "sell up", the resident of the property should be given the opportunity to buy based on an independent valuation before the property goes to the open market. I also believe there should be strict controls on when a tenancy can be ended; i.e. Never on a "whim" or personal dislike, it should only be allowed if either A) The landlord will no longer be renting out the property at all (for example, selling up or living there themself) or B) there is a good specific, provable legal reason (for example, tenants mistreating or damaging the property, using it for illegal activities etc.)

Basically I believe that all people have the right to a secure home even in the private rental market. With more and more people living in private rents, I do think the system needs a but of tinkering.

Again, though, not forcing people to sell up their assets... That's just nonsense. But nonsense that won't happen unless something dramatically changes with how our parliament works, so not worth worrying about.