RETIRING is the most common reason for becoming a landlord, according to a new study.
The study, by
"Being a landlord can be costly with stamp duty, legal fees and ongoing maintenance all stacking up over time,"
It comes as the government's
The survey found the number of privately rented homes soared by 45 per cent over the past 12 years.
Despite many using rent to fund retirement, the most common relief landlords offered tenants in need during the pandemic was to cut rents.
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