Dacres - Yorkshire's Leading Estate Agent

MORTGAGE PROVIDERS PUT MORE PRESSURE ON BUYERS

Demand for rental property is still soaring in Yorkshire according to Dacre, Son & Hartley's lettings division which has seen the number of properties it manages increase by 30 per cent over the last 12 months and is now forecasting that it will let 20 per cent more properties in the next two months than during the same period last year.

The company now manages one of Yorkshire's largest rental portfolios with a value of more than £100m and demand for high quality property is completely outstripping supply which is resulting in a shortage of all types of homes across the company's office network.

Julie Craven, Head of Residential Lettings at Dacre, Son & Hartley explains: "The start of the year is always a busy period in the lettings market but the start of 2010 has completely exceeded all expectations and there's currently plenty of potential tenants seeking all property types, from stylish apartments through to large family sized properties.

At the moment most properties that meet a good standard and are priced realistically will let quickly. This is enticing investors back to the market and it's also encouraging second home owners to cash in and rent out their properties. We would urge anyone considering becoming a landlord, or struggling to let property, to contact us for a no obligation discussion.

Dacres' services include 'Tenant Introductions', 'Let Only', 'Rent Collection' and a 'Full 'Management' service. The company also has a dedicated 'Investor Service' that showcases properties with high rental potential and offers specialist financial advice.

For further information on the company's lettings department call Julie Craven on 01943 463321 or email jcr@dacres.co.uk. Alternatively for investor information call David Phillip on the same number or email jdp@dacres.co.uk.