Much has been speculated with regard to the upcoming surge of ‘Accidental Landlords‘.The downturn in the housing market over the last two years has prompted many home movers to let their old properties out rather than sell.

The surge in so-called ‘accidental landlords’ has limited the supply of property in the sales market and increased the stock of homes available to let.

Over recent months the increase in ‘accidental landlords’ seems to have tapered off, which may indicate that some of this elevated rental supply is returning to the sales market, with possible negative implications for house prices.

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