Merri-bek councillor outlines radical ‘fair and modest’ landlord rate proposal

The independent councillor for Merri-bek Council South Ward James Conlan joined 3AW Mornings to discuss his landlord rate proposal.

Conlan’s proposal is to have investors in Merri-bek doubled to free up the housing market for first home buyers.

“This proposal, if it’s effective will make more homes available for first home buyers,” Conlan said on 3AW Mornings. 

Click PLAY to listen to the full chat with James Conlan on 3AW 

“This proposal, if it’s effective will actually make more homes available for first home buyers to purchase.”

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