UK landlords are still committed to buy-to-let in the long-term despite recent market turbulence, according to independent research commissioned by The Money Centre.

In a survey of almost 500 landlords, over half said they expect to stay involved in property letting for more than 10 years:

• 26% said they expect to stay involved in property letting indefinitely;
• 5% for over 20 years;
• 22% for 11-20 years;
• 19% for 6-10 years.

Only 17% said less than 5 years and 11% said they were unsure.

This was echoed across the board of landlords, from those with only one or two properties to those with a portfolio of more than 20, indicating that it is not just the professional landlords who have faith in the market.