Buy-to-Let and Second Homes Boost Stamp Duty Revenue
Buy-to-let and second-home transactions are now the majority of stamp duty receipts in many English local authorities.
Landlords Remain Profitable Despite Concerns Over Renters’ Rights Act, 2026
Despite concerns over the new Renters’ Rights Act, most landlords in the UK remain profitable with increased yields of 6.5% as of May 2026.
UK Buy-to-let Market Shifts: 254,000 Former Rented Homes Listed for Sale in 2026
The UK buy-to-let market sees a 28% increase in former rental properties listed for sale over the past year, impacting landlords and first-time buyers.
84% of UK Landlords Remain Profitable in 2026: What This Means for Your Mortgage
84% of UK landlords are still profitable in 2026, with average rental yields at 6.5%. However, 42% are considering selling at least one property within the next year.
84% of UK Landlords Profitable in 2026: What This Means for Your Mortgage
84% of UK landlords are currently profitable, with rental yields averaging 6.5%. However, 42% are considering selling at least one property in the next year.
Buy-to-Let and Second Homes Drive Stamp Duty Receipts in 2026
Second home and buy-to-let transactions now make up the majority of stamp duty receipts in over half of English local authorities, a 164% increase from 2016/17.
UK Mortgage Affordability at its Toughest since 2008: What it Means for Borrowers
Mortgage affordability in the UK is at its toughest since 2008, with East Anglia being the least affordable region. Londoners have the highest average mortgage debt of £280,000.
UK Homeowners Spend 21% of Income on Mortgages: What This Means in 2026
UK homeowners are committing around 21.3% of their gross income to initial mortgage repayments as of May 2026, the highest level since 2008. There are significant regional differences in mortgage affordability and buy-to-let returns.