The deteriorating outlook for house prices, coupled with the rising costs of being a landlord are two factors driving investors out of the buy-to-let market.
And more landlords could be looking to sell their properties soon, as they face a combined bill of £17.9bn to make their properties more energy efficient, according to data from estate agent Knight Frank.
The government is currently consulting on legislation that would require all rental properties to have an EPC rating of C or above by 31 December 2025 for new tenancies and by 31 December 2028 for existing tenancies.