Landlords selling up in London on the increase

Landlords selling up in London on the increase

13:48 PM, 28th March 2019, About 5 years ago

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The number of London landlords exiting the market in February, was 125% higher than the national average, ARLA Propertymark reveals.1

Landlords have faced continued legislative change coupled with increasing costs over the last few years, and many are either having to pass the costs on to tenants or exit the market. In February, London was the highest region for landlords selling up, with agents reporting nine buy-to-lets being marketed per branch, compared to the national average of four.

David Cox, Chief Executive, ARLA Propertymark comments: “Back in December, more than three quarters (78%) of ARLA Propertymark members predicted that the number of landlords operating in the private rented sector would decline this year, as they are driven out by rising costs. This trend is snowballing in London where, due to the capital’s higher costs, landlords are struggling to make ends meet. This means tenants will continue bearing the brunt, as competition for good quality properties increases, and rent costs rise.

1 Opinium Research carried out an online survey among 295 ARLA Propertymark members from 4th March to 18th March 2019. ARLA Propertymark Protected letting agents were surveyed on a number of key rental sector issues including supply and demand, the management of BTL properties, and monthly rent prices. www.opinium.co.uk


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