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Landlord Costs Outpace Rental Income Growth Over Five Years
Landlord operating costs have increased by 56% over the past five years, while rental income has grown by 26%, according to analysis of official tax data reported by PropertyWire.
Research based on HMRC statistics found that the proportion of rental income consumed by costs has risen from 47.8% to 58.9% during this period. This means that landlords are now spending a greater share of their rental income on operating expenses than five years ago.
For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these figures highlight the growing financial pressures faced by landlords. The increase in operating costs relative to rental income may impact decisions around property management, maintenance, and investment in the private rented sector.
Source: PropertyWire