"As the exodus of landlords gains momentum, Britain is at risk of losing the heart and soul of the private rental market"

Kundan Bhaduri, property developer and portfolio landlord at The Kushman Group:

"Individuals who invested their hard-earned money to provide housing to thousands are now forced to weigh the risks against the rewards, often with a heavy heart.

"The bonds built between landlords and tenants, the trust formed over years of mutual respect, and the symbiotic relationship that lies at the heart of the rental market, are now at risk.

"Landlords aren't mere property owners, they are the custodians of dreams, creators of homes, and the pillars of a functioning society that has relied on private money to house the millions."