Landlords who purchased properties soon after the launch of the first buy-to-let mortgage in 1996 are retiring in increasing numbers, according to new data released by Hamptons.
The resulting sales of properties could impact the rental market, as the gap left by these retiring investors may not be easily filled by new entrants, the agency said.
The changing dynamics of the buy-to-let market, along with the evolving needs of an ageing population of landlords, are likely to shape the future of the rental sector in the coming years.