69% of landlords to self-manage in two years, says survey
Summary
A landlord survey suggests compliance pressures are driving significant changes in property management, with many landlords moving away from agents or considering self-management. The article links this trend to rising regulatory complexity, including the Renters’ Rights Act and Making Tax Digital, and highlights the time burden landlords expect from quarterly digital tax reporting.
Why it matters
Surveyors advising landlords, investors or managing agents should note the growing emphasis on compliance as a driver of management decisions. The shift toward self-management and changing agent use may affect instruction volumes, client expectations and the need for clear compliance-related advice.
Key points
- 65% of landlords have changed their management arrangements in the last two years.
- Compliance and legal complexity is the most common reason for changing management approach.
- 69% of landlords say they are likely to self-manage all properties within two years.
- Making Tax Digital is expected to add several hours of admin per quarter for most landlords in scope.
- The article cites the Renters’ Rights Act, new database requirements, an ombudsman and periodic tenancies as added burdens.
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