US President Donald Trump has taken an unexpected stance against large institutional investors acquiring single-family homes, joining forces with politicians like JD Vance and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Trump announced his intention to ban these institutions from buying single-family homes, citing that "homes are built for people, not corporations." He signed the executive order into law, calling on Congress to pass it.
In contrast, Britain's Labour party leader Keir Starmer has courted Wall Street landlords in an attempt to win over firms like Blackstone. This is despite Trump's recent policy change, which could prompt a shift towards the UK market for single-family rentals. According to Knight Frank, these rentals account for 40% of all investment in the booming build-to-rent sector.
It remains unclear why Trump decided to take this stance, but analysts speculate it may be due to his lack of progress on affordability and his desire to cut costs. The US consumer inflation is primarily driven by rents and food prices, with Trump facing scrutiny over his actions.
Trump's real estate industry supporters are a crucial part of his fundraising machine. Despite this, he appears willing to bite the hand that feeds him in an attempt to remain in power. The policy change comes at a time when 19 out of 20 largest single-family rental markets are located in states Trump won in the last election.
In contrast, Keir Starmer seems uncertain about his own base and is struggling to gain traction with voters who have become opposed to his new towns plan. Direct public investment in housing has been ruled out by Labour's finance minister Rachel Reeves due to self-imposed fiscal rules, leaving the government with limited options. The UK government will now likely knock on the door of Wall Street landlords seeking their support.
In a deeply polarised society, it seems that even politicians from opposing parties can come together over an issue like housing policy.
In contrast, Britain's Labour party leader Keir Starmer has courted Wall Street landlords in an attempt to win over firms like Blackstone. This is despite Trump's recent policy change, which could prompt a shift towards the UK market for single-family rentals. According to Knight Frank, these rentals account for 40% of all investment in the booming build-to-rent sector.
It remains unclear why Trump decided to take this stance, but analysts speculate it may be due to his lack of progress on affordability and his desire to cut costs. The US consumer inflation is primarily driven by rents and food prices, with Trump facing scrutiny over his actions.
Trump's real estate industry supporters are a crucial part of his fundraising machine. Despite this, he appears willing to bite the hand that feeds him in an attempt to remain in power. The policy change comes at a time when 19 out of 20 largest single-family rental markets are located in states Trump won in the last election.
In contrast, Keir Starmer seems uncertain about his own base and is struggling to gain traction with voters who have become opposed to his new towns plan. Direct public investment in housing has been ruled out by Labour's finance minister Rachel Reeves due to self-imposed fiscal rules, leaving the government with limited options. The UK government will now likely knock on the door of Wall Street landlords seeking their support.
In a deeply polarised society, it seems that even politicians from opposing parties can come together over an issue like housing policy.
Trump vs Britain: Who's buying single-family homes? 
Why so serious, Donald? 
US consumer inflation is primarily driven by rents and food prices... but who cares about that when you can meme about it? 
19 out of 20 largest single-family rental markets are located in states Trump won in the last election... 
what a coincidence! 
He's got a point, homes shouldn't be just some fancy investment opportunity for big companies, right? It's weird that Labour in the UK are basically doing the opposite though - courting big investors and stuff. Maybe it's because they're trying to win votes or something? 
. It's not like he's going to pass legislation that directly affects their business interests or anything.
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so trump is suddenly all about protecting homeownership and stuff, while keir starmer is out here playing nice with wall street landlords lol. i get why trump wants to cut costs, but it's kinda rich coming from a guy who's got a real estate industry that's basically his fundraising machine 
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. It's about time someone took on those profiteers and gave the people a fair deal 
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I'm so done with these people! Can't they see that this is just about lining their own pockets?! Trump and his crew are all about protecting the fat cats in real estate while leaving regular Joe's out to dry. It's all about who can donate the most money, not about helping those struggling to find a place to live. 
This policy change is just another example of how our politicians are more concerned with their own power than actually doing what's right for us. It's infuriating! 
. But on the other hand, isn't he basically hurting his own fundraising machine? Like, if you're gonna be president, shouldn't you be able to get some sweet deals on housing for your pals? 
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this could be huge for single fam home owners but i hope he doesn't pull a fast one on them like he did with the healthcare plan 
. I mean, who else is going to fight for the little guy like us? 
And can you even imagine if Labour's Keir Starmer starts getting all cozy with Wall Street landlords? 
That just won't cut it for me, fam! 
. I'm literally rooting for him from afar, even if it means being totally extra 
Like, we get it, housing policy is super complex and contentious. But can't politicians at least try to find common ground on something as fundamental as where people live? 
... I'd love to see more public investment in housing, like Keir Starmer was talking about 
. I mean, what's next? Banning banks from lending to developers? It's all about the power struggle between politicians and their donors. The fact that Labour is courting Wall Street landlords on the other side of the pond just shows how messy this whole housing policy thing has gotten 
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