Quarterly rental yield figures released by Landlord Mortgages, the specialist buy-to-let broker, show that overall rental yield figures in England have risen from 5.87% (Q3 2005) to 6.03% (Q4 2005). This puts an end to the steady decrease in rental yields shown over the last six months. Rental yields in London also followed this positive trend showing an increase from 5.87% (Q3 2005) to 6.03% (Q4 2005). However Scotland has seen yields fall to 6.27% (Q4 2005).

Lee Grandin of Landlord Mortgages commented: “Despite dire predictions for the future of the buy-to-let industry at the start of 2005, last year saw the overall market stabilise and remain healthy. Q4 2005 was a particularly good time for landlords as we saw rental yields rise in England as well as London after a mid-year dip. London, in particular, saw a significant increase due to high house prices preventing people from getting onto the housing ladder and leading to strong demand for rental property.”