More self-managing landlords consider instructing agents
Summary
A survey of 525 self-managing landlords suggests that portfolio management is becoming more demanding, with most respondents saying it has become harder in recent years. The main pressures are compliance and maintenance, and a significant share of landlords are now reconsidering whether to continue managing properties themselves.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, the findings point to growing landlord reliance on agents and third parties as regulatory and maintenance burdens increase. This may affect demand for inspection, defect reporting, and maintenance-related services across rental portfolios.
Key points
- 74% of surveyed landlords say self-managing has become harder.
- 57% are reconsidering whether to continue managing their properties themselves.
- Compliance is the biggest source of stress, while maintenance and repairs are the most time-consuming task.
- 77% say they regularly delay non-urgent maintenance because they lack time.
- Keeping up with legislation and compliance is the main reason landlords would consider using agents.
Organisations:
Rushbrook
Regulations:
Renters Rights Act
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