Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.
Over Half of Landlords Still See Buy-to-Let as a Good Investment
A recent survey commissioned by lettings agency Benham and Reeves has found that more than half of landlords in England (50.6%) continue to believe that residential property is a good long-term investment. This comes despite the backdrop of increased regulation in the private rental sector.
The survey aimed to gauge landlord confidence in the future of the private rental sector, as well as their investment intentions for the next 12 months. It also explored expectations around profitability, the barriers that may prevent further investment, and factors that could encourage landlords to expand their portfolios.
For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these findings suggest that a significant proportion of landlords remain committed to the buy-to-let market. The survey results may indicate ongoing demand for letting and property management services, even as regulatory pressures persist.
Source: Landlord Today