Britain's buy to let landlords are to start investing in new property again, so new research shows.
Bradford &Bingley’s independent survey of UK landlords highlights that 5 out of 6 buy-to-let property investors plan to maintain or increase their property portfolios over the next 6 months.
85% of landlords state that rent is high or higher than at the same time in 2005, with there being a 7% decrease in the number of landlords reporting rent arrears in contrast with 3 months ago, Bradford &Bingley reports.
The buy to let market is buoyant with much confidence from landlords and enough demand from tenants to support the market .
Landlords benefit from continuing rise in property prices and rents in the main stay static or increase. 83% of landlords informed us that they plan to maintain or increase their portfolios.
The main reason why landlords invest in property is capital growth.
28% of buy-to-let investors buy in 'up and coming' areas to increase their capital, with 28% looking to add value through property development .
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