Two thirds of landlords are planning to invest in their portfolio, despite the uncertainty surrounding the private rental sector.
That’s the result of a survey by property management and finance platform Lendlord.
It claims 66% of landlords are planning ‘growth activity’ including acquisitions, refinancing and refurbishments, despite increased uncertainty following the recent Budget.
The survey suggests that a hile many landlords remain active and growth focused, the findings also highlight a more cautious backdrop, with a significant minority planning to sell or pause investment as cost and tax pressures continue to shape decision making.
Key insights from the survey include:
● 23% of landlords plan to acquire more properties over the next 12 months, making acquisition the single largest area of planned activity;
● 66% of all planned activity relates to growth, including acquisitions, refinancing and refurbishments;
● 58% of landlords expect buy and hold to be their main investment strategy for 2026;
● 33% say the Budget has increased their appetite for investment.
Alongside this activity, the survey shows that around a third of landlords are planning to sell properties or pause new investment, underlining the mixed outlook across the sector following the Budget.
Confidence in the UK property market is sharply divided, with 45% describing themselves as very confident and 43% very concerned.
The survey also shows landlords reviewing rent levels and ownership structures, with tax changes prompting renewed consideration of limited company structures, alongside ongoing concern around property income tax and dividend tax rates.
The full findings are here
https://lendlord.io/post-budget-landlord-survey-2025
Chief executive Aviram Shahar says: “While the Budget has increased scrutiny around costs, tax and ownership structure, our latest survey shows that many landlords remain focused on growth and active portfolio management. They are adapting their approach rather than stepping back.
“The data also highlights that confidence in the market is clearly divided, with some landlords opting for a cautious approach and others perceiving opportunity. That balance is significant when brokers and lenders are supporting funding and investment decisions going into 2026.”
This article is taken from Landlord Today