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According to Landbay's latest survey, HMO landlords exhibit a more positive outlook on their property investment prospects compared to their general landlord counterparts. The survey indicates that over 43% of HMO owners are optimistic about their business's future, whereas among the overall landlord group, the positivity rate stands at 33%. This finding reflects improved market sentiment, particularly as in the past year, only 27% of landlords held negative views compared to a high of 37% the previous year.

Rob Stanton, Sales and Distribution Director at Landbay, emphasized the critical role of government support for the rental sector in maintaining the health and prosperity of the UK property market, regardless of future governmental forms. He highlighted that fostering landlord confidence is crucial for meeting the growing demand for housing, promoting market stability, and ensuring essential accommodation resources.

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Stanton further explained that buy-to-let, as a choice for long-term stable investment, offers multiple advantages, maintaining relative stability amid economic fluctuations and policy changes. As an institution specializing in buy-to-let mortgages, Landbay is committed to innovation to meet the increasing demands of landlords.

The survey also revealed that portfolio landlords, owning more than 20 properties, exhibited the most positive sentiment. In contrast, landlords with 4 to 10 properties were more likely to hold negative views, indicating the impact of portfolio size on investment confidence.

However, landlords with 11 to 20 properties displayed mixed sentiments, balancing optimism with concerns primarily around potential uncertainties from government turnovers and proposed rental reforms, particularly discussions surrounding the abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, currently under debate between the Conservative and Labour parties.