Only 4% landlords seeking to expand
Summary
Research cited in the article suggests most landlords intend to hold rather than expand their portfolios over the next year, with only 3.9% planning to buy more property. While many still view residential property as a strong long-term investment, confidence is being weighed down by taxation, regulation, and wider financial pressures.
Why it matters
Landlord sentiment can influence rental supply, investment activity and the condition of the private rented sector, all of which affect surveyors working in valuation, lettings-related advice and market analysis. The findings also highlight policy and affordability pressures that may shape future transaction volumes and portfolio decisions.
Key points
- 62.7% of landlords plan to maintain their current portfolio; 3.9% plan to expand.
- 13.0% expect to reduce holdings and 14.2% plan to exit the rental market.
- Landlord taxation is the biggest barrier to further investment, ahead of regulation and property prices.
- Most attractive investment type remains traditional single-let residential property.
- Confidence is mixed, with more landlords expecting profitability to fall than rise over the next 12 months.
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