UK Landlord Forum / Life

... there's some great news for landlords. According to Association of Residential Letting Agents Data, tenant levels are at a five year high, driven by high(er) interest rates, a softening in the sales market and immigration. In the south-east, 57% describe seeing demand outstripping supply.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7114548.stm

I think the trend will continue to grow as well.  People are more likely to rent as a first step than to jump in with a mortgage.
I think this has to do with many things not just the financials.
People today are more independant than before, people like to rent as a couple to see if things work out before taking the mortgage plunge the list goes on

I agree.

Plus, more and more people are starting to scare away from the responsibility of a mortgage.

I think the future is bright for by to let investors.

Yes mate for sure, also for landlords