UK Landlords Face Mounting Challenges Amid Tax and Regulatory Changes

Landlords are exiting the market as rising costs, new regulations, and potential tax increases threaten profitability and supply.

Landlords in Britain are selling properties due to high mortgage rates, increased maintenance costs, and restrictive legislation.
Labour's proposed Renters’ Rights Bill aims to abolish no-fault evictions and limit rent hikes, prompting concerns about reduced landlord rights.
Potential capital gains tax increases could lead to a significant reduction in rental properties, with predictions of nearly a million fewer landlord-owned homes in the next decade.
Rising rents are exacerbating the housing crisis, with an average of 21 tenants competing for each available rental property.
Experts warn that continued pressure on landlords may worsen the rental supply shortage, driving up rents and limiting tenant options.