Company Ownership Now Accounts for 45% of Buy-to-Let Properties
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Company Ownership Now Accounts for 45% of Buy-to-Let Properties

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 6 September 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Company Ownership Now Accounts for 45% of Buy-to-Let Properties

Nearly half of buy-to-let properties are now owned through companies, according to new figures from property management and finance platform Lendlord. The latest data shows that company ownership stands at 45.1%, while 54.9% of buy-to-let properties remain held privately.

The data also highlights a shift in ownership patterns as landlords' portfolios grow. Among landlords with 20 or more properties, 57.6% of ownership is held through companies.

These findings may be relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks, as the structure of property ownership can affect management processes and compliance requirements.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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