UK Housing Crisis EXPOSED: Russell Quirk on Renters Reform, Landlord Exodus & Why Prices Keep Rising
Podcast: The Liz Truss ShowPublished On: Mon May 04 2026
Description: In this episode, Liz Truss is joined by property expert Russell Quirk to break down the real causes of the UK housing crisis — and why both Labour and Conservative policies have made things worse.Quirk explains how tax changes, regulation, and the upcoming Renters Reform agenda are driving landlords out of the market, reducing housing supply and pushing rents higher. With tens of thousands of landlords exiting the sector, tenants are now facing fewer choices and rising costs.The discussion covers:The impact of the Renters Reform Bill and EPC regulationsWhy government intervention is inflating house pricesHow schemes like Help to Buy increased demand but failed to boost supplyThe role of the Bank of England and money printing in asset inflationWhy young people are being locked out of home ownershipThe influence of bureaucracies like Homes England and the Climate Change CommitteeHow immigration and housing supply pressures intersectWhy both major parties have failed to solve the crisisThey also explore broader political themes, including:The rise of anti-landlord sentimentThe role of local government and “the blob” in blocking reformWhy housing policy is driven by short-term politics, not long-term solutionsWhat upcoming local elections in Essex and beyond could reveal about public sentimentThis is a deep dive into why housing in Britain is becoming increasingly unaffordable — and who is responsible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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