This divide reflects the tough market within the capital’s ‘housing bubble’ in comparison to other parts of the UK. Up to one in 12 homes on the UK rental market is owned by an "accidental" landlord – a property owner who struggled to sell – with the majority of incidents in London and the south east, according to data from estate agent Countrywide. The figures show that there are more than 500,000 landlords across England and Wales, but only about half have been properly registered.
Up to one in 12 homes on the UK rental market is owned by an "accidental" landlord – a property owner who struggled to sell – with the majority of incidents in London and the south east, according to data from estate agent Countrywide. The figures show that there are more than 500,000 landlords across England and Wales, but only about half have been properly registered.