Rise in accidental landlords highlighted in new report
Original Article Summary
With rental demand strong and a cohort of “accidental landlords” planning to expand, agency say its outlook is cautiously optimistic at this stage
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Carter Jonas research shows accidental landlords now represent 42% of prospective buy-to-let purchasers, with most existing landlords maintaining portfolios despite regulatory complexity being the biggest barrier to expansion.
Investor Relevance
Demonstrates market opportunities for accidental landlords considering expansion, identifies key policy changes investors want (CGT and SDLT reductions), and provides benchmarks for investor sentiment and barriers to help inform strategic decisions.
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