Buy-to-let investment shifts from South to North
Original Article Summary
Buy-to-let property investment has undergone a significant geographical shift over the past decade, with the Midlands and North now accounting for a larger share of purchases than the South. Analysis of UK Finance lender data shows the South's share of mortgaged buy-to-let purchases has declined from almost 56% in 2015 to 38% in 2025. The post Buy-to-let investment shifts from South to North appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Buy-to-let investment has fundamentally shifted from South to North over the past decade, with Midlands and North now representing over 50% of purchases compared to 35% in 2015, primarily driven by stamp duty surcharge impacts on higher-value southern properties.
Investor Relevance
Critical for acquisition strategy and regional portfolio allocation decisions. Higher yields and lower entry costs in northern markets vs potential supply constraints and rental growth in southern markets require strategic positioning based on investment objectives and risk appetite.
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