Landlords tempted to sell up because of ever-higher taxes and yet more red tape are being urged to hold off.

The organisers of the National Landlord Investment Show – which returns to London, Old Billingsgate on March 24 – say opportunities for good returns still exist if landlords know wheee to look.

Current forecasts suggest property prices in 2026 may remain flat or rise modestly by up to 2.5%, while rents are expected to increase between 1.5% and 3%. 

The outlook for 2027 is more promising, with price growth forecasted to rise to between 2% and 3.5%, and rental growth forecast for between 1.5% and 4%. 

With average property prices in the capital at around £550,000 according to HM Land Registry, a 2% increase in value is worth £11,000. 

Show organisers say this month’s edition will focus on addressing the biggest challenges landlords face in 2026 and beyond.

Panel topics will include a look at the economics of being a professional landlord, financial challenges and EPCs, upskilling to manage properties, and top tips for managing risk and compliance. 

Panellists include property analyst Kate Faulkner; Guild of Letting & Management director Susie Crolla; LRG lettings director Allison Thompson; and Aria Finance founder Lucy Waters.

A spokesperson for the show organisers says: “UK Landlords face a more complex environment in 2026, but complexity doesn’t mean crisis. 

“We’re privileged to work with some of the best property service provider experts in the UK, and our role is simple: to deliver practical, independent education that helps landlords make informed decisions across all stages of their property investment journey. 

“Everything we do is education-first, and the experts we have at the show understand the importance of professionalism across the sector and offering solutions to any challenges in the PRS”. 

The show is completely free to attend, just remember to register to secure your free ticket here. You can find out more about what’s on here.