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Is buy-to-let dead in the UK—and should it be? Rob Dix, co-founder of Property Hub and both a landlord and tenant, breaks down how tax changes, policy failures, and a shrinking social housing sector have reshaped the market. Britain’s reliance on private landlords is clashing with economic reality. With landlord numbers falling and returns fading, what role should property play in the UK’s—and investors’—future? 📝 Grab Rob’s free tools, including the calculator, here: https://www.propertyhub.net/money 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply. The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit https://tide.co/savings for full terms and conditions. - If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. Chapters: 00:00 - Should we get rid of landlords? 07:00 - Why does everyone hate landlords? 15:00 - Why have rents gone up? 21:21 - Vanta ad 22:39 - Do we need rent control? 26:25 - Can we bring down house prices? 32:32 - What is happening to the UK property market? 39:9 - Is Blackrock buying up everything? 42:59 - Tide ad 44:30 - Should you avoid new builds? 47:38 - Are renters getting better protection? 55:17 - Who shouldn’t invest in property? 01:00:20 - The best buy-to-let strategy 01:13:40 - So is buy-to-let dead?