New research from Landlord Mortgages reveals that close to 75% of buy-to-let investors still chose to invest in their local area.

Lee Grandin, Managing Director of Landlord Mortgages said: "It is interesting to see that such a large percentage of landlords are now investing in the region they live in. It shows the resilience of local investors who, despite house price increases, prefer to do their homework and buy in their home region before looking at other options. It is so important to have an in-depth knowledge of an area before committing to buy-to-let. "These figures also indicate that investors are moving towards a more hands on attitude to managing a property, which is a far cry from the frenzied investment buying of five years ago".