Landlords’ market share dropped in 2025
Original Article Summary
The proportion of properties purchased by landlords fell in 2025, reflecting how it’s becoming more of a difficult sector for investors, Hamptons analysis shows. Just 10.9% of properties in Great Britain were bought by landlords, down from 12.0% in 2024 and well below the 15.8% recorded in 2015, before the 3% stamp duty surcharge was […] The post Landlords’ market share dropped in 2025 appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Landlord market share has fallen to just 10.9% in 2025, while rents experienced their first annual decline since 2011, dropping 0.7% nationally with London leading the fall at -2.7%.
Investor Relevance
This data signals a potential turning point in the buy-to-let market, suggesting reduced competition from landlords in acquisitions but also indicating rental income pressure. Investors need to reassess yield expectations and consider whether this presents acquisition opportunities or signals deeper structural challenges in the rental market.
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