Lettings market goes from strength to strength

May 2011

Tony Overhill

The residential lettings market continues to go from strength to strength with demand for rental property continuing to outstrip supply. With this need for residential property, it is expected that more private Landlords will enter the market over the next 12 months. It is therefore imperative that any person considering letting their property or purchasing a buy-to-let, is given the best possible information available.

Within our network of Residential Lettings Offices, we have experienced members of staff who would be happy to discuss any aspect of letting a property, including information on the services we can provide, along with advice on how to select the most suitable tenants to suit your property. It is imperative that clear communication and guidance is given from the offset, which will then in turn result in a successful tenancy. It can be very easy, with demand for property being so high; to fall into the trap of letting to the first interested party. Without the support of an experienced agent and the ability to take out extensive referencing on potential tenants, this can sometimes lead to problems later on in a tenancy.

We know from experience that Landlords want consistency, reliability from their agent and also returns on their assets, and in order to meet these needs we have developed our services to meet these criteria, and to also provide Landlords with the peace of mind that their property is being managed correctly. Please do not hesitate in contacting us if you would like to discuss the suitability of your property for lettings, or to book an appraisal, free of charge and without obligation.