[n4r9]

Plus there's a whole spectrum from surplus letting to mega corporate agents. There are individual landlords who own 3-6 lets, respond promptly to call-outs, keep the buildings in good condition, are cautious to raise rents, and don't try to screw you over on the deposit. They're difficult to find (partly because tenants stick with them) but they're out there and doing a good thing for society. The question is not necessarily "how to we get rid of landlords" but possibly "how do we incentivise this type of landlord vs big corporations".

[jackvalentine]

There is also a whole slate of individual landlords with small holdings that let out rundown slums. Being small scale isn't the panacea your comment implies.

[n4r9]

Didn't mean to imply that although I see where you're coming from. I was instead trying to counter the idea that anything bigger than a surplus room letter is bad.