Buy-to-let is under threat from rising mortgage rates, new regulation and swingeing taxes. ... landlords are breaking even each month in just five out of 11 regions, shown in dark blue on the map.

Top regions for buy-to-let returns. Rental returns in London are the lowest in Britain, with the best yields now coming from properties in northern cities such as Leeds and Glasgow.

Nearly 39% of buy-to-let properties purchased in Britain during the first four months of 2025 were located in these regions, a marked increase from 24% in 2007 and 34% in 2022.

Buy-to-let properties in the North continue to present an attractive investment opportunity for landlords, offering some of the highest price rises and rental yields.

Buy-to-let income map revealed: Leeds postcode tops the list for rental returns, earning a bumper 11%. Leeds' LS6 postcode delivers highest potential rental yield ...