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The passive income dream hits a brick wall

The buy-to-let housing market has undergone a significant downturn following rising interest rates and stricter regulatory requirements. Once considered a staple of wealth accumulation in the UK, the model of purchasing property to lease has become increasingly unsustainable for many small-scale investors, leading to a widespread retreat from the sector and a shift toward traditional financial instruments.

Source: The passive income dream hits a brick wall — The Times

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