‘Well, they wouldn’t come within my definition.’
That was the response of Keir Starmer, who, when pressed on how he defined ‘working people’, made a point not to include those who receive income from assets, like landlords.
Well as a responsible landlord, I want the Prime Minister to know that people like me put far more than just money into the properties we own.
Lots of people assume that being a landlord is a passive role, that simply gives me easy money for little to no effort, but in reality, it requires consistent effort, time, and adaptability – especially when balanced with my other work and personal commitments.
I have a property portfolio that includes family homes and house shares.
My initial capital came from personal savings – and I’ve always been annoyed at the assumption landlords come from well-off backgrounds.
I’m continually managing tenant relationships, ensuring maintenance standards, and staying up-to-date with changing regulations.
Starmer’s comments on landlords not being working …