A north Leeds lettings manager is celebrating achieving The National Federation of Property Professionals Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management which now makes her a member of the Association of Residential Lettings (ARLA)

As the high demand for rental properties continues, Julie Craven, Head of Residential Lettings at Dacre Son & Hartley, believes that cash-rich landlords, who are able to secure low interest mortgages with a good deposit are in the ideal position to expand their portfolios.

According to Julie Craven, Head of Residential Lettings at Dacre Son & Hartley, now is a great time to invest in property. Her comments coincide with recent reports from The Council of Mortgage Lenders that reveal that demand for rental property will soar as millions of people struggle to get on the property ladder.

KNARESBOROUGH'S property market is showing encouraging signs according to award winning estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley which is currently experiencing a marked upturn in sales enquiries.

Dacre Son & Hartley has expanded its Ilkley operation with the appointment of three key members of staff. Sally Drysdale, Stephanie Render and Sophie Smyth have been recruited in response to the firm's significant increase in market share in both the residential and commercial property markets.