Half of landlords are planning to expand their portfolios over the next two years, according to new research from Coventry for Intermediaries.
The lender surveyed 500 landlords and found that this was off the back of recent growth and an emerging trend of incorporation.
This research found that 72% of limited company landlords had entered the market in the past five years, with 30% doing so for the first time.
Coventry has flagged changes to tax policy and new regulations, such as the Renters Rights Bill and the Capital Gains Tax, as driving this shift.
Nearly half (41%) of landlords cited tax efficiency as the main reason for incorporating.
Incorporation was found to be most popular with landlords holding over four properties (47%) than those with fewer (30%).
“Landlords are looking for more than just the best rate – they want sound, strategic advice to help them grow professionally and navigate the complexity of limited company BTL,” said Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relationships at Coventry for Intermediaries.
“Our research shows a clear shift toward professionalisation, with landlords making more structured, long-term decisions.
“This creates the opportunity for brokers to widen their client base to new property investors and support landlords on their limited company BTL journeys.”
