{"id":1335,"date":"2026-01-05T16:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T16:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/buying-and-selling\/best-buy-to-let-areas\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:10:49","slug":"best-buy-to-let-areas","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/buying-and-selling\/best-buy-to-let-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: best buy-to-let areas set to boom in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying property in the right areas is crucial for landlords, so where in the UK are the fastest-growing rental areas with strong tenant demand in 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve analysed the top towns and cities attracting property investors, based on data from Simply Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#growing\">fastest-growing buy-to-let areas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#hmo\">best areas for HMO landlords<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#portfolio\">best areas for portfolio landlords<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#property-type\">popular areas by property type<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div id=\"cg_test_gate\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow cg_test_gate\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"growing\">Where are the fastest-growing buy-to-let areas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fast-growing rental market could indicate high demand from tenants and strong average rental growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this could contribute to higher annual returns for landlords, particularly if they target areas with lower than average property prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our analysis of over 100,000 landlord insurance policies found that Manchester had the highest growth* (8.6 per cent) in new policies between 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neighbouring North West England\u2019s city of Liverpool came in second with growth of 8.3 per cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top five was completed by Leicester (eight per cent growth), Leeds, and Birmingham (both with annual growth of 7.9 per cent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite not appearing in the top five for annual growth, London had by far the highest number of landlord insurance policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"871\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/fastest-growing-best-buy-to-let-areas-scaled.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/fastest-growing-best-buy-to-let-areas-scaled.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/fastest-growing-best-buy-to-let-areas-scaled.png?resize=800,681 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/fastest-growing-best-buy-to-let-areas-scaled.png?resize=768,653 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/fastest-growing-best-buy-to-let-areas-scaled.png?resize=1024,871 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/fastest-growing-best-buy-to-let-areas-scaled.png?resize=150,128 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 fastest-growing buy-to-let areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 ranking<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual growth*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2025 ranking<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Manchester<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>North West<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8.6%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5 (+4)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Liverpool<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>North West<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8.3%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>9 (+7)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leicester<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>East Midlands<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8.0%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>= 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Leeds<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>West Yorkshire<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7.9%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>= 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Birmingham<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>West Midlands<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7.9%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2 (-2)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>London<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>London<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7.7%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1 (-5)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nottingham<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>East Midlands<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7.0%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6 (-1)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Edinburgh<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scotland<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6.7%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bristol<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>South West<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6.0%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7 (-2)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Glasgow<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scotland<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2.9%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Annual growth is the percentage difference between the number of new Simply Business landlord insurance policies bought in 2025 compared to new policies bought in 2024. Data was analysed on 31 December 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hmo\">Where are the best investment properties for HMO landlords?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are larger properties that can be let to three or more people from more than one household who share living facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a house share of five young professionals would count as a \u2018large HMO\u2019. Read our <a href=\"\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/hmo-properties-everything-landlords-need-to-know\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"993\">guide to HMOs<\/a> for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To successfully let an HMO, you need to be operating in the right market \u2013 somewhere with lots of students or young professionals could be an ideal location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to buy and rent out a larger property, here are the top five hotspots where we insured the most HMO landlords during 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Birmingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Bristol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Manchester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Leeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Nottingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Edinburgh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Cardiff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Liverpool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Coventry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no surprise that all of these cities have universities and strong employment markets, making them popular with young professionals \u2013 and so appealing to HMO landlords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edinburgh is the fastest-growing location for HMO properties, with the number of HMO insurance policies increasing by 14 per cent between 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other areas with strong HMO growth include Manchester (13 per cent), London (11 per cent), and Nottingham (eight per cent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"386\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-hmo-scaled.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-hmo-scaled.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-hmo-scaled.png?resize=800,301 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-hmo-scaled.png?resize=768,289 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-hmo-scaled.png?resize=1024,386 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-hmo-scaled.png?resize=150,57 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"portfolio\">Where are the best buy-to-let areas for portfolio landlords?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the majority of landlords own one property, for some investors the ultimate aim is to build a property portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These landlords usually start out with one property, using the returns to buy their next property and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investors with several properties sometimes specialise in a particular niche, such as student property, or focus on a certain location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to expand your portfolio in 2026, these are the areas with the most multi-property landlords:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">London<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Manchester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Birmingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Nottingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Glasgow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Liverpool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Edinburgh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Bristol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Leeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Leicester<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to the HMO hotspots, it\u2019s unsurprising to see that portfolio landlords focus on big cities with high rental demand and lots of property options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">London is the fastest-growing area for portfolio landlords, with the number of multi-property landlords increasing by 12 per cent between 2024 and 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other areas with high growth in multi-landlord insurance policies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Edinburgh (11 per cent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Leicester (11 per cent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Birmingham (10 per cent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Liverpool (nine per cent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/knowledge\/buying-and-selling\/how-to-build-a-property-portfolio-in-the-uk\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1014\">The ultimate guide to building a property portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"871\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-btl-multi-property-scaled.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-btl-multi-property-scaled.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-btl-multi-property-scaled.png?resize=800,681 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-btl-multi-property-scaled.png?resize=768,653 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-btl-multi-property-scaled.png?resize=1024,871 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-btl-multi-property-scaled.png?resize=150,128 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"property-type\">Popular buy-to-let investment areas by property type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The type of property you rent out is likely to have an impact on the <a href=\"\/knowledge\/tenants\/a-landlords-guide-to-choosing-a-tenant\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"977\">prospective tenants<\/a> it attracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, houses could be more popular with families, while flats may appeal to young professionals, and bungalows could be more suitable for older renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve taken a closer look at where the most landlords took out insurance policies for different property types during 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Houses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top hotspot for detached houses was Nottingham, while London was most popular for terraced and semi-detached houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maisonettes and bungalows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">London (particularly the areas of Harrow and Wembley) was the most popular location for landlords renting out maisonettes, followed by Birmingham and Southampton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Nottingham, Leicester, and Norwich were the top buy-to-let areas for bungalows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flats\">Flats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top UK area for flats was London, followed by Scottish cities Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, with Manchester completing the top five.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"442\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-property-type-scaled.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-property-type-scaled.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-property-type-scaled.png?resize=800,346 800w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-property-type-scaled.png?resize=768,332 768w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-property-type-scaled.png?resize=1024,442 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/best-buy-to-let-property-type-scaled.png?resize=150,65 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful guides for buy-to-let landlords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/landlord-tax\/tax-on-rental-income\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1545\">How to do a landlord tax return<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/tenants\/pre-tenancy-landlord-checklist\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1006\">Landlord checklist \u2013 what to do before renting out a property<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/knowledge\/buying-and-selling\/how-to-remortgage-a-buy-to-let\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"984\">How can landlords get a buy-to-let remortgage?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"\/landlord-insurance\/faq\/what-does-landlord-insurance-cover\/\">What does landlord insurance cover?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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