The proportion of landlords owning one or two properties in the UK has declined from 57% to 50% between October 2024 and October 2025, according to data from The Deposit Protection Service (DPS).<\/p>\n
The figures, drawn from the organisation\u2019s Private Rented Sector Review based on a survey of more than 1,000 landlords, indicate a shift in the composition of the rental market. Over the same period, landlords with three to five properties increased from 27% to 31%, while those owning 11 or more properties rose from 5% to 8%. The proportion holding six to 10 properties remained static at 11%.<\/p>\n
Matt Trevett, Managing Director at The DPS, commented on the findings: \u201cTaken together, these findings point to a gradual reshaping of the landlord landscape. Smaller landlords now account for a shrinking share of the market, while medium and larger portfolios are becoming more prominent.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cAt a time of ongoing economic pressure and regulatory change, the data suggest the sector is continuing to consolidate.\u201d<\/p>\n
The report also examined how landlords structure their businesses and derive income. More than a third (36%) identified rent as their main source of income, while 56% reported it was not their primary income source. Only 5% operate through limited companies, with 28% continuing to let as individuals or sole traders.<\/p>\n
The data suggests the private rented sector is undergoing structural change, with portfolio concentration increasing among landlords who remain active in the market. The trend reflects broader pressures on smaller-scale property investors operating in the current regulatory and economic environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The proportion of landlords owning one or two properties in the UK has declined from 57% to 50% between October 2024 and October 2025, according to data from The Deposit Protection Service (DPS). The figures, drawn from the organisation\u2019s Private Rented Sector Review based on a survey of more than 1,000 landlords, indicate a shift […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3018,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-second-home"],"yoast_head":"\n