Despite reports to the contrary almost 70% of landlords plan to retain or expand their presence in the rental market, according to agent comparison site Rentround.
The firm surveyed its database of 70,000 landlords and found that just 7% planned on exiting, while 24% are looking to grow their portfolio.
Unsurprisingly, rising interest rates and the tightening of EPC requirements were cited as the biggest current worry for landlords.
This was followed by concerns about potential heightened taxation and regulatory requirements.
Falling rent prices, arrears, reducing property prices and vacant property were a worry for less than 22% of landlords collectively.
Raj Dosanjh, founder of Rentround, said: “The survey paints a positive picture for the rental market from a landlord perspective.
“A vast majority of landlords aren’t planning to leave the rental market, with 24% now looking to
extend their portfolio.
“Rising rents, tenant demand and potential stamp duty cuts are certainly a contributing factor.
“Interest rate increases and their impact on buy-to-let mortgages are a worry area for landlords, as are heightened EPC requirements for rental properties in the coming years.
“With the potential for both factors to eat into profits, some landlords are deciding to sit on the fence for now and see how the market plays out.”
