The majority of buy-to-let landlords in the UK generated a profit, according to a survey conducted in the third quarter of 2024. Approximately ** percent reported a large profit, while ** percent were profitable, but considered the return on investment small. Meanwhile, **** percent were at loss.

Landlords with higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratio or lower yields in the UK are more at risk from the mortgage interest. Approximately ***** percent of buy-to-let landlords in the UK had low yield and high LTV ratio in 2023. In contrast, landlords with low LTV and high yields were best positioned to withstand an increase in interest rates.

In 2023, houses in multiple occupation (HMO) and flats in multi-unit blocks saw the highest property yield in the United Kingdom. In the second quarter of the year, the rental yield of HMOs was *** percent. Business mortgages, or buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages, are a loan sold to property investors, rather than to people who want to purchase a home to live in.

The rental yield for buy-to-let properties varied widely across different property types in the United Kingdom. Business mortgages, or buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages, are a loan sold to property investors, rather than to people who want to purchase a home to live in. Semi-detached houses had the lowest rental yield at **** percent in the second quarter of 2022. Though a higher yield suggests profitability, it is also indicates higher risk.

The majority of landlords with debt in the United Kingdom (UK) had a portfolio loan-to-value (LTV) ratio below ** percent as of the second quarter of 2023. The LTV of about ** percent of landlords was below ** percent, while ** percent reported an LTV between ** and ** percent.

Landlords in the United Kingdom in 2022 shared how they intended to finance the purchases of Buy-To-Let properties, or properties purchased specifically for the purpose of renting them out. The majority of landlords intended to purchase new properties using Buy-To-Let mortgages. Among other popular avenues for financing their purchases were the release of equity from existing properties or borrowing using a commercial loan.

Scotland provided the highest gross rental yield for buy-to-let properties in the UK in the third quarter of 2024. The average yield in Scotland amounted to *** percent, making it one of the most profitable markets. In London, the average yield was *** percent, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the capital.

This report estimates the size of the UK’s residential landlord insurance market and explores how it has changed in recent years at a time when the buy-to-let sector has been hit by a host of regulatory changes. The tightening of regulation has led to a shift in the profile of landlords, which in turn has changed their insurance needs. The report discusses drivers of the buy-to-let and private residential markets, which directly impact the private landlord insurance market. The report presents market size forecast data out to 2025. Read More

One in ***** buy-to-let landlords in the UK renegotiated their deal with the same company, according to a survey conducted in the second quarter of 2023. Additionally, about ** percent were forced to hike rents since July 2022 because of the terms of the mortgage deal. Furthermore, approximately ** percent used non-rental income to cover part of the monthly repayment and avoid the rent of the property from rising.

Scotland had the highest interest cover ratio for buy-to-let properties in the UK in the third quarter of 2024. The average interest cover ratio in Scotland amounted to *** percent, while in London, it was *** percent. This means that landlords in Scotland had a much higher monthly rental income to total interest expenses on their outstanding mortgage than in London.

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It's no secret that our voracious buying habits are damaging the planet. The fashion industry is one of the greatest global polluters, according to OneGreenPlanet, and while structural changes are crucial in solving this problem (we're talking legislative changes here), little old you can do your part too.

In fact, individual consumer behaviour can have a huge impact. The Instagram account 1 million women reported that if everyone in the UK didn't buy new clothes 'for one day, the emissions saved would be equivalent to driving a car around the world 8,640 times'.

And there are worthwhile alternative options to buying new - namely, looking after what you have and shopping second-hand. However, sometimes the need for 'new' prevails, and when it does, why not try hiring clothes?

Already the norm in the US with websites like Rent The Runway, fashion rental platforms are increasingly making their way across the pond. And, its unsurprising since the sharing economy is growing rapidly and is projected to be valued at £269 billion by 2025, according to Forbes.

Be it a wedding guest dress, a Christmas party ensemble, a holiday-perfect wardrobe or a fashion-week ready handbag, some items or events feel like they are not worth investing in, and thats where dress hire comes in.

Though fashion rental isn't without its downsides, we already rent our homes, cars and even our dogs, and our clothes are next.

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E-Textbook Rental Market Size 2025-2029

The e-textbook rental market size is valued to increase USD 1.39 billion, at a CAGR of 31.2% from 2024 to 2029. Cost-effective pricing model will drive the e-textbook rental market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

APAC dominated the market and accounted for a 35% growth during the forecast period.
By End-user - Academic segment was valued at USD 115.30 billion in 2023
By Revenue Stream - Subscription services segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 808.01 million
Market Future Opportunities: USD 1389.10 million
CAGR from 2024 to 2029: 31.2%

Market Summary

The market has experienced significant growth, with sales reaching USD 2.2 billion in 2020. This expansion is driven by the cost-effective pricing model that e-textbook rentals offer, allowing students to save up to 80% on textbook costs compared to buying new. Additionally, the integration of software with digital textbooks has become increasingly important, enabling features such as note-taking, highlighting, and search functions, making the learning experience more efficient. However, the market faces a growing threat from open-source content, which is freely available online. The adoption of e-learning platforms and the convenience of accessing textbooks from anywhere at any time are also driving the market's growth. 
Despite this challenge, the future of e-textbook rentals remains promising, as the shift towards digital learning continues to gather momentum. With the flexibility, affordability, and functionality that e-textbook rentals provide, they are poised to become an essential component of the education landscape.

What will be the Size of the E-Textbook Rental Market during the forecast period?

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How is the E-Textbook Rental Market Segmented?

The e-textbook rental industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

End-user

  Academic
  Non-academic


Revenue Stream

  Subscription services
  Pay-as-you-go-model


Product

  STEM
  Business and economics
  Humanities and social sciences
  Law
  Others


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Germany
    Italy
    UK


  APAC

    Australia
    China
    India
    Japan


  Rest of World (ROW)

By End-user Insights

The academic segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market is experiencing significant growth in the academic sector, driven by the increasing preference for digital textbooks among students. With the rising popularity of e-learning platforms, user-friendly interfaces, and mobile devices, the need for digital textbook access has become increasingly important. This shift is particularly noticeable in K-12 schools and higher education institutions, where students can save costs by renting e-textbooks for specific academic periods. Student account management, inventory tracking, and pricing models are essential features of rental management software, ensuring seamless rental processes.

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The Academic segment was valued at USD 115.30 billion in 2019 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Additionally, accessibility features, such as text-to-speech and adjustable font sizes, cater to diverse learning needs. Integration with e-learning platforms, learning management systems, and course scheduling systems further enhances the user experience. Customer data privacy, secure data storage, and payment processing fees are crucial considerations for rental providers, along with automated email notifications, customer support channels, and damage assessment procedures. The use of recommendation algorithms and digital rights management systems ensures a personalized and secure rental experience.

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Regional Analysis

APAC is estimated to contribute 35% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.

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The market is experiencing steady growth, particularly in North America, driven by the increasing adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies and robust IT infrastructure in advanced economies like the US. This region is home to numerous start-ups and e-textbook rental service providers, contributing significantly to the market's expansion. The higher education segment, which includes institutions offering distance learning courses, is witnessing a surge in

Comprehensive global lodging intelligence covering more than seven million hotel and short-term rental properties worldwide.

The Complete Lodging Dataset provides a full-market view of the global accommodation landscape by integrating data from hotel reservation systems, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and directly connected property management systems. It includes verified property identifiers, occupancy rates, ADR, RevPAR, pricing trends, and physical attributes across both traditional hotel inventory and short-term rental supply. Sourced from real booking and reservation data and refined through proprietary normalization processes, this dataset ensures consistency and accuracy across all lodging types. Updated on a frequent cadence, it enables robust benchmarking, forecasting, and investment analysis across countries, cities, and submarkets.

Key Highlights: Extensive Global Coverage: More than 7 million verified hotel and short-term rental properties across 200+ countries.

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Use It To: Analyze total lodging supply and demand across regions and property types.

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Integrate verified, cross-channel performance data into valuation, forecasting, and economic models.

Japan PR: United Kingdom: AS: Rental (Exclude Car) data was reported at 5.062 JPY in Mar 2018. Japan PR: United Kingdom: AS: Rental (Exclude Car) data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.062 JPY from Mar 2018 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 1 observations. Japan PR: United Kingdom: AS: Rental (Exclude Car) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q029: Tourism and Leisure: Purchase Rate per Purchaser by Nationality.

Business mortgages, or buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages, are a loan sold to property investors, rather than to people who want to purchase a home to live in. As of the second quarter of 2022, the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of rental properties in the United Kingdom was between ** percent and ** percent, depending on the property type. Flats had the highest LTV ratio at ** percent, meaning that the amount of the loan for the purchase of a rental flat amounted to ** percent of the property value. In the same period, flats had the second-lowest average loan size from all property types.

Business mortgages, or buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages, are a loan sold to property investors, rather than to people who want to purchase a home to live in. In the second quarter of 2022, most of mortgage loans were remortgages. Flats had the highest share of property purchases, with ** percent of purchase mortgages. In contrast, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) had the lowest share of purchase loans at ** percent.

Japan PR: United Kingdom: AS: Ski Lifts, Skiing Equipment Rental data was reported at 22.265 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.250 % for Dec 2017. Japan PR: United Kingdom: AS: Ski Lifts, Skiing Equipment Rental data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.250 % from Mar 2015 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.424 % in Mar 2017 and a record low of 0.000 % in Sep 2017. Japan PR: United Kingdom: AS: Ski Lifts, Skiing Equipment Rental data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q029: Tourism and Leisure: Purchase Rate per Purchaser by Nationality.

Mortgage rates in the United Kingdom have been on the rise since 2022, leading to an increased cost burden for buy-to-let landlords. In August 2023, the average mortgage cost amounted to ** percent of rental income. In the same month of 2022, this figure amounted to ** percent.

In 2023, the average private landlord in the United Kingdom (UK) owned between *** and ** properties. In Central London, the average number of properties per landlord was **** and in the South West, this figure amounted to ***. In 2022, roughly ************ homes in England were occupied by private renters, making them the second-largest group after owner-occupiers.