How 'financialized' landlords may be contributing to rising rents in Canada

The trend of the "financialized landlord" allows outside investors to share in the profit of rental housing. Some tenants and housing experts believe this model is leading to higher rents across Canada, as the pressure to increase shareholder value becomes the top priority.

How 'financialized' landlords may be contributing to rising rents in Canada
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The trend of the "financialized landlord" allows outside investors to share in the profit of rental housing. Some tenants and housing experts believe this model is leading to higher rents across Canada, as the pressure to increase shareholder value becomes the top priority.