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It isn't practical or desirable for everyone to be home owners all the time.
For what it's worth, I think there's room for reform in the purchase market too. Ideally you'd make it as easy as possible to move at relatively short notices, reaping some of the wider economic benefit of the 'flexible labour market' that usually underpins arguments for private rental provision.
a supply of decent, secure, affordable rental properties is a good thing. the argument is about who should provide it and how.
Yep, totally agree. Our current arrangement is batshit, so any movement toward social/co-op provision and stronger protections in the private market would be a step in the right direction.
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long term, probably not.
but short / medium term; yes lots of people want to rent. it isn't practical or desirable for everyone to be home owners all the time.
a supply of decent, secure, affordable rental properties is a good thing. the argument is about who should provide it and how.