Landlord Sentiment Survey Research Articles

The narrative in each article published in this category focuses on Property118’s views on specific insights revealed from previous Property118 landlord sentiment surveys. Each article links to the corresponding full survey results for additional context.

Landlords shifting future purchases towards limited companies

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd April 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

A clear shift in future buying behaviour is emerging across the UK private rented sector. According to the Property118 Landlord...

Why landlord sentiment may now matter more than policy announcements

Author: Mark Alexander

21st April 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Policy changes often dominate headlines, but their real impact depends on how landlords respond. According to the Property118 Landlord Sentiment...

Landlords’ next move will define the direction of the rental market

Author: Mark Alexander

20th April 2026, 1 month ago | 3

The latest data does more than describe current sentiment, it points directly to what may happen next. According to the...

Landlords delaying decisions as uncertainty shapes next moves

Author: Mark Alexander

17th April 2026, 1 month ago | 4

A defining characteristic of the current landlord landscape is not just what decisions are being made, but how many are...

Portfolio landlords driving market direction, not small-scale investors

Author: Mark Alexander

16th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

A key takeaway from the latest data is not just what landlords are doing, but who is shaping those decisions....

Why low gearing is not always the low-risk strategy landlords think it is

Author: Mark Alexander

15th April 2026, 1 month ago | 3

There is a recurring assumption within the landlord community that reducing debt is the safest course of action, and that...

Landlords holding rather than expanding as confidence shifts

Author: Mark Alexander

15th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

A notable feature of the latest landlord data is not just how many are planning to sell, but how many...

Majority of landlords still own personally despite shift towards companies

Author: Mark Alexander

13th April 2026, 1 month ago | 1

A growing disconnect is emerging within the structure of UK property ownership. According to the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey Q1...

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Most landlords now debt-light, with majority below 50% LTV

Author: Mark Alexander

10th April 2026, 1 month ago | 2

A widely held assumption about the private rented sector is that landlords are highly leveraged and therefore vulnerable to interest...

Why policymakers should pay attention to landlord sentiment data

Author: Mark Alexander

9th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Policy often focuses on outcomes. Rent levels, housing availability and tenant protections tend to dominate the discussion. These are important, but...

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UK rental market dominated by landlords aged over 55

Author: Mark Alexander

9th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

A striking demographic pattern has emerged from the latest UK landlord data, and it raises important questions about the future...

Nearly 1 in 5 landlords planning to exit the market entirely

Author: Mark Alexander

8th April 2026, 1 month ago | 5

A more concerning signal is now emerging from the UK private rented sector, and it goes beyond portfolio adjustments. According...

What tenants may not realise about the changing landlord landscape

Author: Mark Alexander

8th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

From a tenant’s perspective, the rental market often feels simple. Availability, affordability and security of tenure tend to dominate the conversation....

What the latest Property118 survey results means for mortgage lenders: fewer landlords, different behaviour

Author: Mark Alexander

7th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

For lenders operating in the buy-to-let market, the most important shift is not interest rates or product design; it is...

Landlords now 8x more likely to reduce portfolios than expand

Author: Mark Alexander

7th April 2026, 1 month ago | 0

A clear shift is emerging in the UK private rented sector, and it is not subtle. According to the Property118 Landlord...

Property118 landlord survey results graphic showing rising trends, charts, and UK rental market data

RESULTS of the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey (Q1 2026)

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd April 2026, 2 months ago | 20

2,380 landlords completed our recent Property118 landlord survey. If you were one of them, Thank You; it’s by far the...