Recent stock market volatility appears only to be fuelling confidence in the UK’s buy-to-let market, according to nationwide research undertaken by Bank of Ireland UK.

The latest findings in the quarterly research show that almost 30% of British landlords are more likely to invest in BTL properties as a result of concerns about growth in China and the Eurozone. Two-thirds of those surveyed said that the recent turmoil would make no difference to their investment attitude with only 8% less likely to invest in BTL.

This positive sentiment towards BTL investments is also felt by British homeowners with almost half of respondents saying that they would be interested in becoming a BTL landlord in the next two years if they could afford it.

For the sixth survey in a row, Londoners have been shown to be the most property-hungry, with over 66% saying that they would be interested in becoming a BTL landlord. The lowest levels of interest were seen in Scotland and the North.

Almost 70% of British homeowners believe that BTL will outperform other forms of investment over the long term – with 68% believing BTL will outperform cash investments, 66% for shares and 56% government bonds.