• masterspace@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      Congratulations on reading comprehension! We are discussing the current housing system and its flaws! Good job!

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          1 year ago

          Yes, I am explaining how landlords are a problematic aspect of the system, I believe you were busy implying that they’re not, would you like to get back to it?

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              If there were no landlords, there wouldn’t be a supply problem.

              There are LOTS of people who can’t afford a down payment on ANY house

              Because landlords own the supply and increase the costs of housing everywhere.

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                  You do realize that whether you rent or own does not change the total number of houses that are occupied, right?

                  Right

                  It doesn’t change the supply?

                  Right

                  If there weren’t landlords there wouldn’t magically be more houses?

                  Right

                  The total number of houses bought and sold wouldn’t change?

                  Right

                  Demand wouldn’t change.

                  Right

                  Renting versus buying is zero sum in terms of supply.

                  Right

                  The cost of houses goes up with inflation and the cost of materials and labour.

                  Right; but this is the part you’re having trouble with. The cost of houses also increase because people and corporations buy more than they need and offer their now private excess to others at an inflated rate. If they didn’t hoard more than they use and scalp their excess for profit, the cost of houses would be less and more affordable to everybody. It’s literally no different than scalping concert tickets.