31% of new buy-to-let mortgages in 2023 were secured by landlords in their 30s.

26% of flatsharers spend more than 50% of take-home pay on rent

60% of renters reported problems with the quality of their housing.

Disabled and older renters in the UK’s private rented sector face significant challenges finding suitable accommodation, according to Propertymark. 

Landlords with 4–10 properties were found to be the most confident, with 31% feeling positive about the future, according to new research.

Buy-to-let searches fell to just 14.74% of the market in April, the lowest share since January 2020.

60% of private rental homes in England and Wales are rated EPC D or below, meaning 1.6 million properties would need retrofitting annually to meet 2030 targets.

Just 11.6% of London’s rental homes fall below the proposed Decent Homes Standard, the lowest rate in the country.

Two-thirds of UK renters report positive, communicative relationships with their landlords, with many receiving support beyond basic maintenance.

Optimism and opportunities are on the rise as the UK's buy-to-let sector continues its journey from opportunism to professionalism.