184 landlords were asked by Yougov whether they support or oppose implementing a cap on the amount of rent they can charge based on the location and quality of the property.
The results showed 44% in favor, 47% against and 9% undecided. 
As part of the survey, Yougov asked 4,369 citizens about assistance with rental management and found an even wider range of support. But there was a clear political divide – 85% of Labor voters had an advantage compared to 66% of Tory voters
pressure to grow
Common Wealth, whose funders include the TUC and the European Climate Foundation, is one of a growing number of pressure groups, including Acorns and Living Rent, that are championing tenant rights and rent control in particular.
The findings come on the back of a poll by the Leaders of the Romans group. This also found that many landlords support some form of rent control. But rather than imposing hard caps, their preferences included measures such as limiting annual rent increases and tying rents to inflation and wage growth.
Rent tends to be an income transfer from the young to the old and from the poor to the rich. ”
General Wealth has this to say about the findings: “As a general rule, rent tends to be an income transfer from the young to the old and from the poor to the rich.”
And “efforts to address housing inequality are hampered by a widespread belief that housing is a legitimate and useful investment opportunity.”
It therefore concludes that “the government will resist calls for progressive housing policies, such as rent control, until they are vocally supported by a broad coalition spanning renters and owners.”
