Most professional landlords still plan to buy homes despite rising costs and the effects of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Handelsbanken.
Just 1% of landlords plan to leave the market in the next 12 months, according to the lender’s 2026 Property Investor Report.
In contrast, 84% plan to buy more properties.
Among those planning to grow, 70% cite buying opportunities or valuations, 58% point to strong rental demand and 33% cite financing availability.
The report found that smaller landlords may be tempted to sell, but those with larger portfolios are choosing to remain.
Handelsbanken said 63% of landlords have increased rents to cover their own rising costs. Almost half (46%) have made delays to property maintenance and upgrade work.
With the Renter’s Rights Act coming into force this month, 59% of landlords said they are tightening up their rental criteria and 44% may make rent increases before originally expected.
