Demand for rental property is increasing and landlords are positive about the future of the market as rents are also on the up, claims new research from Mortgage Express.
The latest Buy-to-Let Confidence Survey, from the specialist lending arm of Bradford and Bingley, suggests the sector is remaining strong, with 87% of landlords questioned planning to either extend or maintain their portfolio over the next six months. Figures show 81% of landlords believe the demand for rental property is either increasing or staying the same which is a rise of 3% from last quarter. They also reveal 91% of respondents think rent levels have grown or stabilised in the last six months. According to the survey the most popular area to invest in buy-to-let property remains ...
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