Majority of landlords are waiting for lockdown measures to ease before investing
The National Landlord Index published by Accommodation.co.uk, has uncovered that the majority (59.8%) of landlords are waiting for lockdown measures to ease before investing in properties. These insights show how much the sector has been impacted by the lockdown and the uncertainty this has caused. However, UK landlords still see the rental market as a safe place to invest especially as the stock market has been so volatile during the pandemic.
This desire from landlords to expand their property portfolios in 2021 is reflected in the demand for buy-to-let mortgages with the index revealing that nearly two-fifths (37.8%) of landlords are planning to apply for one this year. As the UK starts to see the benefits the vaccination has on the economy it is clear that landlords are optimistic that this recovery will be reflected in house prices long term.
Accommodation.co.uk offers landlords an award-winning unique hybrid model, using a combination of market leading tech and on the ground agents with local knowledge and expertise. It has proven to be a winning formula for both landlords and tenants across the UK. The flexible model means the agency can quickly learn and adapt to national trends and demands across the rental sector.
Aaron Short, founder and CEO at Accommodation.co.uk, added, “We are always listening to our landlords and tenants to understand the needs of the market and this is why the National Landlord Index remains so important. Understanding how landlords are being impacted by lockdown measures and what their plans are post-pandemic help us to understand the future lettings market. It is great to see landlords looking to expand portfolios and generally positive about the future and this certainly mirrors the growth we have seen at Accommodation.co.uk
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