According to Handelsbanken, most professional landlords still plan to buy homes, despite rising costs and the consequences of the Tenancy Rights Act.
According to the lender’s Property Investor Report 2026, only 1% of landlords plan to leave the market in the next 12 months.
In contrast, 84% plan to buy more properties.
Of those planning to grow, 70% cite purchasing opportunities or appreciation, 58% cite strong rental demand and 33% cite the availability of financing.
The report shows that smaller landlords may be tempted to sell, but landlords with larger portfolios may choose to stay put.
Handelsbanken said 63% of landlords have increased rents to cover their own rising costs. Nearly half (46%) have experienced delays in property maintenance and modernization.
With the Tenants’ Rights Act Coming into effect this month, 59% of landlords said they were tightening their rental criteria and 44% would implement rent increases sooner than originally expected.