Simply Business Landlord Report 2025

Analysis of the challenges facing landlords, tenants, and the rental market in the UK

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The government and the private rental sector

In its first 12 months in office, what impression has the government made on landlords.

 of landlords think the government has had a negative impact in its first 12 months

 of landlords believe the most important action the government can take is to reduce the tax burden

of landlords don’t feel prepared for Making Tax Digital

The Renters’ Rights Bill is on the horizon

Landlords brace for the biggest changes to renting in a generation.

of landlords don’t think regulation of the rental market, like the Renters’ Rights Bill, will improve industry standards

of landlords say new legislation, such as the Renters’ Rights Bill, is their reason for selling their property

of landlords say the expected impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill is their greatest challenge

Despite their concerns for the future, most landlords remain steadfast in their commitment to letting their property. Almost a third (31 per cent) have had their properties rented by the same tenants for more than five years. And in the past 12 months, only 13 per cent of landlords have sold a rental property and almost two thirds (64 per cent) don’t plan on selling  in the next year.

Insuring more than 300,000 landlords allows us to gain first-hand insight into the integral role they play in the housing market. With the biggest changes to tenancy law in a generation almost here, alongside several other regulation changes, landlords are asking for clarity. It’s vital they’re given the time and guidance needed to continue to provide much-needed housing for almost five million households nationwide.

Julie Fisher

UK CEO, Simply Business

Insight from over 1,000 landlords

Our report is built on the first-hand insight of over 1,000 landlords inv the UK, providing a detailed analysis of challenges and trends in the private rental sector. 
It assesses the potential impact of the key measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill and how landlords look set to respond. Plus there’s an in-depth look at the biggest rental market trends and threats.