20/08/2026
๐ Are landlords really leaving the market? These latest figures tell an interesting storyโฆ
New research shows that rental stock across England has actually increased by 7.4% over the past 12 months, rising from around 114,000 available properties to more than 122,000.
And in some areas the growth has been significant:
๐ Tyne & Wear: +86.6%
๐ Greater Manchester: +28.4%
๐ Somerset: +20.4%
๐ Northumberland: +19%
Of course, rental stock varies enormously from one area to another, and these figures donโt mean every landlord is expanding.
But they do challenge the idea that property investors have simply disappeared.
Weโre still speaking to investors who are buying their first rental property, adding another property to an existing portfolio, restructuring borrowing and planning their next acquisition.
And thatโs an important point.
Successful property investment isnโt simply about asking:
โ โIs buy-to-let still worth it?โ
Itโs about asking:
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Where does the opportunity exist?
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What does the rental demand look like locally?
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Does the property stack up financially?
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How should the purchase be structured?
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What borrowing options could help you grow again afterwards?
The national picture only tells part of the story. Property investment is increasingly about understanding individual local markets and having the right funding strategy behind you.
Thatโs exactly where we help.
Whether youโre buying your first investment property or building a larger portfolio, we can help you explore the mortgage options available and structure your borrowing with your longer-term plans in mind.
๐ Article: The Intermediary โ โRental stock up 7.4% across England, Propoly findsโ