Should Landlords Get Tax Breaks to Sell to their Tenants?

from The Missing Middle Podcast · host Cara Stern, Mike Moffatt, and Meredith Martin

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the idea of a tax break for landlords in the UK who sell their homes to their tenants. They explore the potential impact of this policy and whether it could be applicable in Canada. They also discuss the broader housing crisis and the importance of choice between renting and owning a home. More reading:Tories’ capital gains tax break stands to save landlords over £21,000 on averageHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/

What this episode covers

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the idea of a tax break for landlords in the UK who sell their homes to their tenants. They explore the potential impact of this policy and whether it could be applicable in Canada. They also discuss the broader housing crisis and the importance of choice between renting and owning a home. More reading: Tories’ capital gains tax break stands to save landlords over £21,000 on average ...