Landlords yet to rush for exits following Section 21 eviction ban
Original Article Summary
Many landlords are are said to be reassessing their position in the market
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Q1 2025 MoJ data shows landlord possession claims fell modestly, but Landlord Action warns this understates real activity due to processing lags — with Q2/Q3 expected to reveal the true scale of pre-abolition Section 21 use. Court delays are also worsening materially.
Investor Relevance
Landlords weighing whether to serve Section 21 notices, sell properties, or retain tenancies need to understand both the legislative timeline and the worsening court backlogs that will slow possession recovery once the ban takes effect. The lag-effect insight means investors cannot yet read Q1 figures as 'calm' — pressure is still moving through the system.
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