Two thirds (66%) of landlords are planning to make acquisitions, refurbishments and/or refinance their properties this year.
Some 58% of landlords expect buy and hold to be their main investment strategy for 2026, data from property management and finance platform Lendlord has found.
Aviram Shahar, co-founder and chief executive of Lendlord, said: “While the Budget has increased scrutiny around costs, tax and ownership structure, our latest survey shows that many landlords remain focused on growth and active portfolio management. They are adapting their approach rather than stepping back.
“The data also highlights that confidence in the market is clearly divided, with some landlords opting for a cautious approach and others perceiving opportunity. That balance is significant when brokers and lenders are supporting funding and investment decisions going into 2026.”
Confidence in the UK property market is divided, with 45% describing themselves as very confident and 43% very concerned.
Indeed, around a third of landlords are planning to sell properties or pause new investment, underlining the mixed outlook across the sector.