Key Insights:

• 27% of landlords plan to buy more properties in the next year, even with the stamp duty hike.

• Buyer breakdown:

  • 31% own between 4 and 10 properties.

  • 31% manage portfolios of 11 to 20 properties.

• 77% of these landlords use a limited company structure to manage their properties.

Landlords Still Looking to Expand:

• Rob Stanton, Landbay’s sales and distribution director, commented:

  • Despite higher stamp duty, many landlords are still eager to grow their portfolios.

  • While some focus on maintaining their current properties, many remain active and seek new investment opportunities.

  • House prices have stayed strong on average, though trends vary across different regions.

  • Landlords are working with experienced local brokers to find good deals, factoring in stamp duty costs during negotiations.

Reasons for Expansion and Regional Trends:

• Motivations for buying more properties:

  • 56% want to grow their property portfolio.

  • 19% see increasing tenant demand.

  • 13% expect house prices to rise.

• Market uncertainty:

  • 23% of landlords are unsure about their next move.

  • 50% plan to pause further investments for now.

• Regional property investment trends:

  • London landlords are the most active, with 34% considering new purchases in the next 12 months.

  • In the North West, 20% of landlords are looking to expand their portfolios.