Return Of The Accidental Landlord

Tens of thousands of homeowners have become accidental landlords in the last year, as homes in the notoriously expensive South East and London struggle to sell. Around 80,000 homes formerly for sale in the previous six months have come up in the rental market this year, research from estate agent Countrywide reveals. The decision by owners to keep hold of properties and let them, in order to move home, has come despite a tax crackdown on buy-to-let - and Countrywide said one in 12 homes available in the rental market has previously been up for sale. Read more on the Daily Mail website.