For every professional landlord with a thriving (and sizeable) property portfolio, there is another who fell into the sector by accident.
Frequently those who are upsizing or moving in with a partner will choose not to sell their original property, leaving an empty flat or house to be rented out.
The events of the past year also triggered a new wave of accidental landlords, as homeowners reassessed priorities and frenzy gripped the property market.
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