: Despite a 20% year-on-year increase in available rental stock, demand remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels due to ongoing housing affordability challenges for first-time buyers. Key Benefits
: Historically, both property values and rents tend to increase alongside living costs, making real estate a strong hedge against inflation compared to cash savings.
: While double-digit booms have cooled, property values are forecast to rise modestly by 1–5% in 2026. Longer-term projections from sources like Savills suggest average UK property values could increase by over 22% by 2030.
: BTL offers a predictable monthly cash flow that can supplement retirement funds or salary.